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Noémie in France submitted this drawing of a superhero inspired by a Sudanese refugee girl walking under the rain on one of UNHCR's Instagram posts.

Winners announced for UNHCR Youth with Refugees Art Contest

22 July 2020

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South Sudan. COVID-19 precautions during food and soap distribution

UNHCR and WFP warn refugees in Africa face hunger and malnutrition as COVID-19 worsens food shortages

9 July 2020

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Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on U.S. asylum changes

9 July 2020

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Greece: Twenty-five unaccompanied children are relocated from Greece to Portugal

UN agencies welcome latest relocations of unaccompanied children from Greece, call for further action and solidarity

8 July 2020

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South Sudan. World's youngest nation hosts refugees

UNHCR calls on South Sudan leaders to reinvigorate peace efforts on 9th anniversary of independence

8 July 2020

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Afghanistan. Weaving kilim rugs in Haji Munjai township

High-level event seeks sustained support for Afghans, refugee-hosting countries

6 July 2020

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Greece. UNHCR chief urges action over conditions for asylum-seekers on Lesvos

UNHCR issues recommendations for EU to ensure refugee protection during the pandemic and beyond

1 July 2020

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Uganda. Seeking safety over the border

Uganda provides a safe haven to DRC refugees amid COVID-19 lockdown

1 July 2020

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Hungary. New arrivals

Access to asylum further at stake in Hungary - UNHCR

29 June 2020

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Lebanon. Storm Norma brings misery to Syrian refugees

UN chiefs urge sustained support to Syrians and the region ahead of fourth Brussels conference

29 June 2020

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Switzerland. Family reunited after kids who crossed desert were captured in Libya

UNHCR appeals for resettlement places as record forced displacement and protection needs outstrip solutions

24 June 2020

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Lebanon. Midia Said Sido, Syrian from Aleppo living in Southern Lebanon

2020 World Refugee Day Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi

19 June 2020

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