Heroic Reception in Kenya for 5 Members of #TeamRefugees
Nairobi, Kenya – It was an emotional afternoon filled with dance and jubilation as UNHCR, members of the press and fellow refugee athletes received five members of #TeamRefugees for 2016 Olympics back to Kenya from Rio de Janeiro. “It was exciting to compete with professional athletes in Rio. It was […]
Paulo’s mother sends a message from Kakuma to Rio
#TeamRefugees receive messages of encouragement from Kakuma
Message to #TeamRefugees from Kakuma Refugee Camp
Family and friends of #TeamRefugees athletes send their messages of support from Kakuma Refugee...
Kakuma is Bursting with Sports Talent
As the Refugee Olympic Team was preparing to make history in the 120th Olympic games in Rio, refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma Camp, were preparing for their own iconic games
UNHCR appeals for additional $115 million for voluntary return, reintegration of Somali refugees from Dadaab camp
Plan also includes the relocation of 31,000 refugees to Kakuma and verification of camp population
Agencies launch revised appeal for South Sudan refugees amid concerns that the numbers could pass the 1 million mark this year
The population of South Sudanese refugees in the region could pass the 1 million mark this year if cross-border displacement trends continue
Malala Celebrates her 19th Birthday with Refugees in Dadaab
“I promise to use my voice to tell your stories”
Joint Communiqué: Ministerial Tripartite Commission for the Voluntary Repatriation of Somali Refugees from Kenya to Somalia
The Commission directed the Tripartite Technical Committee to conclude concrete operational modalities and support measures which will be provided in Kenya and Somalia to ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary return and sustainable reintegration of Somali refugees from Kenya
World Refugee Day Commemorated in Nairobi
Nairobi, 20 June, 2016 – UN Refugee Agency in Kenya joined the world in commemorating the strength, courage and resilience of the over 60 million refugees globally, and 600,442 refugees in Kenya during this years’ World Refugee Day. The event held at the National Museums of Kenya was themed ‘Get […]