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StoriesKigali sees economic sense in helping refugee entrepreneurs
Support scheme in Rwandan capital and elsewhere sees refugee businesses including Burundian-owned LPG store create 2,600 new jobs countrywide.
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StoriesJoy to behold: Deaf children's choir warms hearts at Christmas
In Lebanon, children's choir featuring deaf Syrian refugees and locals and a 160-strong ensemble including refugee performers help to spread some seasonal cheer.
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StoriesSyrian refugee baker rises to the challenge in Germany
A bakery owner transforms lives by offering training and employment opportunities to refugees and asylum-seekers.
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On last day of 2018, UNHCR urges rapid solution for refugees stranded on Mediterranean Sea
Thousands of asylum-seekers moved off Greek islands
UNHCR calls on Romanian EU Presidency to unite EU countries in stronger and fairer response for refugees
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Cities of Light
A growing number of cities around the world are embracing refugees. This series looks at how they are helping the displaced to help themselves.
Ask the Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, to change the rules keeping refugee families apart in the UK
Ask the Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, to change the rules keeping refugee families apart in the UK
Refugee Olympic Team to compete at Tokyo 2020
International Olympic Committee announces a refugee team will again compete, following historic debut at Rio 2016 Summer Olympics.