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Breaking traditions – why more refugee girls are turning to sports in Rwanda’s camps
Sports are playing an ever-greater role in the work of the UNHCR to bring positive value to children’s lives, especially for the growing number of youths living in refugee camps in Rwanda.
A story from a former Rwandan refugee who has returned home
“I have returned to Rwanda to spend my life where I belong. I returned with the hopes of rebuilding my livelihood in the country that I have always called home,” – Marie Uwimana, a former Rwandan refugee.
After witnessing violence and torture in Burundi, refugee youth in Rwanda are grateful for the chance to study abroad
Ten Burundian refugee students have been eligible to attend university in France on a full scholarship, thanks to the efforts of Maison Shalom.
UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection and the Princess of Jordan visit Rwanda to discuss refugee issues
The UN Assistant High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Volker Türk and Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan in Rwanda for high-level Government meetings and visits to refugees from 23-27 October 2016. They visited Gihembe camp and Mahama camp.
UNHCR, African host countries agree on final steps to resolve Rwandan refugee situation
“The meeting today constitutes a crucial step in providing solutions to the many Rwandans who sought refuge between 1959 and 1998, and in bringing one of Africa’s most protracted refugee situations to a close”, Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
Government, UNHCR, Rwandan and international businesses, UN and NGO heads and diplomats affirm plan for inclusion of refugees in Rwanda’s national development and domestication of the sustainable development goals
Economic Inclusion of Refugees in Rwanda is a Joint Strategy between the Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for furthering economic development in host communities through refugee self-reliance (2016-2020)