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UNHCR today announced the appointment of Danish model, photographer and humanitarian supporter, Helena Christensen as its newest Goodwill Ambassador.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today released its recommendations for the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) which starts on 1 July 2019.

17-18 December 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland

After fleeing war in Syria, Majd now finds employment in Lithuania and is settling into his new life.

This year’s theme for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) is Justice and Protection for All.

The Finnish Refugee Council has appointed Rand Mohamad Deeb, a graduating high school senior from Lahti, as Refugee Woman of the Year and Nourdeen Toure, a professional boxer from Helsinki, as Refugee Man of the Year.

When Angelique was resettled as a refugee in Denmark after seven years on the run, she started to dream again. About education, possibilities and the future.

Filippo Grandi stressed that it is possible to address unprecedented stigmatization of refugees and migrants.

Members of the next European Parliament have a unique and important opportunity to better protect refugees in the EU and globally.

Two young refugees competed with the Athlete Refugee Team for the first time in the Cross Country World Championships in Denmark.