UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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- Syrian refugee family welcomed by Ireland’s first community sponsors
UC2ZDAoIMGP3m9tAgnniNEYw - 07/03/2019
A tiny town in Ireland has welcomed a Syrian family into its fold, becoming the first group to initiate a community sponsorship programme for refugees. Inform...
- Balancing our world for the better
UC2ZDAoIMGP3m9tAgnniNEYw - 07/03/2019
When women and girls have opportunities, they not only improve their lives, but also the lives of their families, communities and countries. They create, innova...
- Soap making offers fresh start to grieving Syrian refugee
UC2ZDAoIMGP3m9tAgnniNEYw - 05/03/2019
Syria marks a grim anniversary this month – eight years of a devastating civil war that has forced 5.6 million people from their country, and left more than 6.6...
- Supporters are at the heart of UNHCR's work
UC2ZDAoIMGP3m9tAgnniNEYw - 05/03/2019
Every day, UNHCR works in 138 countries around the world, serving millions of refugees, displaced and stateless people. When you donate, you're alongside us in ...
- Seeking safety in Rwanda, Somali refugee found hope and love
UC2ZDAoIMGP3m9tAgnniNEYw - 01/03/2019
Ali Abdi fled conflict in Somalia two decades ago. He found refuge in Kigali, where he also found love – getting married and starting a family with Jasmine Muka...
- “Fun Bus” Offers Kids A Respite From Street Work
UC2ZDAoIMGP3m9tAgnniNEYw - 27/02/2019
In Beirut, a very special bus roams the city bringing joy and education to children working on the streets. Information for media: If you would like to use ...
- Who is an IDP (Internally Displaced Person)?
UC2ZDAoIMGP3m9tAgnniNEYw - 25/02/2019
Internally displaced people (IDPs) have not crossed a border to find safety. Unlike refugees, they are on the run at home. IDPs stay within their own country an...
- Slovenian programme cooks up job for refugee chef
UC2ZDAoIMGP3m9tAgnniNEYw - 25/02/2019
When Sajir Hussein ran his own business in his hometown of Deir ez-Zor in eastern Syria, providing for his eight children seemed easy. But everything changed wh...
- What is the difference between a migrant and a refugee?
UC2ZDAoIMGP3m9tAgnniNEYw - 21/02/2019
We are witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. An unprecedented 68.5 million people around the world have been forced from home. Some are migra...
- Who helps refugees?
UC2ZDAoIMGP3m9tAgnniNEYw - 21/02/2019
Who helps refugees? We are witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. An unprecedented 68.5 million people around the world have been forced from...
