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Joint UNHCR-UK mission pledges support to Lebanon's response to Syrian crisis

4 February 2017

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UNHCR sends aid for 2,500 residents of Avdiivka

3 February 2017

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Joint UNHCR and IOM statement on addressing migration and refugee movements along the Central Mediterranean route

2 February 2017

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Edited transcript of video statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi

1 February 2017

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UNHCR gravely concerned by intensified hostilities in Al Mokha affecting Yemeni civilians

1 February 2017

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UNHCR Alarmed at Impact of U.S. Refugee Program Suspension

30 January 2017

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Joint IOM-UNHCR Statement on President Trump's Refugee Order

28 January 2017

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UNHCR on US Government announcement of its intention to build a wall at its border with Mexico

25 January 2017

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United Nations and Partners Strengthen Commitment to Syrians and Neighbours Affected by Syria Crisis

24 January 2017

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Greece. Syrian children at Lagkadikia refugee camp

UNHCR, IOM and partners launch new plan to respond to Europe's refugee and migrant situation

19 January 2017

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Nigeria. Africa's worst humanitarian crisis

UNHCR's Grandi: Failures behind Nigeria IDP camp tragedy must be identified

18 January 2017

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Syria. Renewed hope as the UN scales up its response in Aleppo

Joint Statement on Syria

16 January 2017

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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