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Media Advisory: Nicholas van Praag, Director of External Relations, leaving UNHCR

2 February 2009

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UNHCR's Guterres shocked, saddened by attack on staff in Pakistan

2 February 2009

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UNHCR concerned over humanitarian situation in Lampedusa, Italy

23 January 2009

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High Commissioner Guterres briefs Security Council on global protection challenges

8 January 2009

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Guterres urges adherence to humanitarian principles in Gaza conflict

5 January 2009

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UNHCR appeals for $92 million to assist Somali refugees in Kenya

19 December 2008

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Congo crisis call for help in UNHCR "Gimme Shelter" campaign

17 December 2008

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UN High Commissioner for Refugees marks International Migrants Day

17 December 2008

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UNHCR dialogue on long-term exile cites need for comprehensive solutions

11 December 2008

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UNHCR meeting seeks solutions to end long-term exile of millions of refugees

10 December 2008

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Appeal for refugee funds elicits promising response from donors

10 December 2008

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Kabul conference pledges support for sustainable return

19 November 2008

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