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Latest press releases and briefing notes

Democratic Republic of Congo. High Commissioner visits CAR refugees

UNHCR's Grandi calls on the international community to stand with DR Congo

23 April 2021

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Data visualization reveals impacts of climate change on displacement

22 April 2021

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Cyprus. Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Gillian Triggs' visit

UNHCR's Protection Chief visits Cyprus, addresses challenges in access to asylum

22 April 2021

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Brazil. Over 5,000 Venezuelans relocated across the country

Relocations in Brazil offer dignity and hope to thousands of Venezuelans

20 April 2021

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UNHCR's Grandi commends Italy's constructive approach to refugee protection in Europe and globally

16 April 2021

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Costa Rica. Costa Rican schools open their doors to displaced Nicaraguan children

UNHCR calls for more support for Nicaraguans forced to flee

16 April 2021

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News comment: Statement on U.S. emergency presidential determination on refugee admissions

16 April 2021

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Italy. UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi meets with Pope Francis

UNHCR's Grandi and Pope Francis share a vision of global response to displacement based on solidarity and care

16 April 2021

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Spain. Mediterranean Sea

UNHCR, IOM: At least 40 people drown in shipwreck off Tunisia

16 April 2021

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Pakistan. Launches 'drive' to issue smartcards to registered Afghan refugees

Pakistan launches 'drive' to issue smartcards to registered Afghan refugees

15 April 2021

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JORDAN. Refugees get together to break the Ramadan fast.

This Ramadan, UNHCR calls for solidarity with those hit hardest by the global pandemic

12 April 2021

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Serbia. Launch of a COVID-19 vaccination programme for refugees and migrants

UNHCR calls for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for refugees

7 April 2021

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Malaysia. Vietnamese Boat People

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