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Latest press releases and briefing notes

Italy. Sea landing in Messina of 300 survivors at sea. 2 were dead before the others were rescued.

UNHCR lauds Europe's rescue efforts in Mediterranean Sea

15 January 2017

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Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Vulnerable and Reliant on Aid, Study Shows

6 January 2017

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Statement on Aleppo by UN High Commissioner for Refugees

17 December 2016

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Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative promotes Canada's private refugee sponsorship model

16 December 2016

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UNHCR chief launches U$241 million appeal for conflict-displaced in Lake Chad Basin

16 December 2016

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UNHCR convenes dialogue on how to better protect children on the move

7 December 2016

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Greece. Refugees arrive on the shores of the island of Lesbos after crossing the Aegean sea from Turkey

UNHCR calls for stronger EU action on refugees

5 December 2016

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Greece. Refugees arrive on the shores of the island of Lesbos after crossing the Aegean sea from Turkey

UNHCR calls for new vision in Europe's approach to refugees

5 December 2016

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Lebanese school empowers children with hearing impairment

2 December 2016

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News comment by UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, on the peace agreement in Colombia

24 November 2016

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UNHCR names wealthy Indonesian philanthropist as Eminent Advocate

18 November 2016

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UNHCR welcomes Kenya statement, urges flexibility on timeframes for Somali refugees

16 November 2016

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