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Statement of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres, on passing away of U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy

26 August 2009

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Angelina Jolie pays third visit to Iraq, appeals for aid for the displaced

23 July 2009

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UNHCR outraged at shooting of staff worker in Pakistan

16 July 2009

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UNHCR dismayed at murder of humanitarian worker

15 July 2009

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Princess Haya urges donations for Pakistan

25 June 2009

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Three staff members of a UNHCR implementing partner killed in Afghanistan

23 June 2009

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UNHCR sponsors study of Islamic influence on international refugee law

22 June 2009

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World Refugee Day: Angelina Jolie calls for greater understanding of the plight of refugees

18 June 2009

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UN Refugee Agency Receives $1 Million from Jolie-Pitt Foundation for Displaced Families in Pakistan

17 June 2009

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UNHCR annual report shows 42 million people uprooted worldwide

16 June 2009

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UNHCR mourns loss of staff member killed in Pakistan bombing

10 June 2009

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Aid agencies call for strong agreement to address 'humanitarian shocks' of climate change

8 June 2009

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High Commissioner Filippo Grandi during an interview on the border between Moldova and Ukraine