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UNHCR to launch first Global Refugee Forum
UNHCR welcomes support of 175 cities worldwide for refugees
131 refugees evacuated out of Libya to Niger, amidst ongoing conflict in Tripoli
UNHCR calls on Europe to allow SeaWatch passengers ashore
Worldwide displacement tops 70 million, UN Refugee Chief urges greater solidarity in response
Massive displacement reported in north-eastern DRC amid new violence
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Nigerian widow opens her doors to Cameroonian refugees
Fleeing conflict and insecurity in Cameroon, some refugees have found shelter, a warm welcome and support from a 77-year-old Nigerian widow.
A message to the world's refugees from UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi
Refugee chief says World Refugee Day is a moment to recognize the courage of the 70 million who have fled war, violence and persecution.
Live Blog: World Refugee Day is held amid record displacement
From Australasia to the Americas, UNHCR is celebrating the courage and determination of children, women and men driven from their homes.
Global forced displacement tops 70 million
UN Refugee Chief calls for 'redoubled' solidarity as annual Global Trends report shows displacement doubled in 20 years.
Top Italian football coaches train refugee and local youth in Uganda
Players from refugee and host communities take part in three-day training programme with coaches from Italian football club Sampdoria in peace initiative.
Students can play a vital role in advocating for refugees – UNHCR chief
Speaking in Berlin, a city that has flourished while tearing down walls, Filippo Grandi puts the power of students and education centre stage ahead of World Refugee Day.
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'I stopped by your house in Syria today, but no one was home'
After nearly eight years of war, I paid a visit to the house where my friend Hani Al Moulia grew up. Like vast parts of his hometown, it was in a state of ruin. That night, I wrote Hani a letter:
Venezuelans risk life and limb to seek help in Colombia
Refugees and migrants brave floods, bandits and treacherous footpaths in a desperate search for food, medicine and safety in Cúcuta.
UNHCR aid for Cyclone Idai survivors arrives in Mozambique
An aircraft carrying tents, tarpaulins, mosquito nets, solar lanterns and other vital relief lands in Mozambique to support 10,000 survivors.