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Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on World Refugee Day 2016

20 June 2016

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With 1 human in every 113 affected, forced displacement hits record high

20 June 2016

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Live Blog: World Refugee Day kicks off amid record displacement

20 June 2016

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Global celebrities join campaign calling on governments to take action for refugees

16 June 2016

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UNHCR report puts projected resettlement needs in 2017 at 1.19 million

13 June 2016

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Young Syrian footballer aims high in Germany

10 June 2016

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Young refugees gather to share ideas at UNHCR global summit

10 June 2016

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UNHCR welcomes announcement of Refugee Olympic Team

3 June 2016

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When Ebola hit Liberia, refugees took frontline health role

2 June 2016

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UNHCR concerned by expulsions from Sudan

2 June 2016

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Famed Cambodian refugee camp reopens as educational centre

31 May 2016

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German scheme opens door to higher education for young asylum-seekers

30 May 2016

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