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UNHCR's Grandi hails Jordan's job scheme for Syrian refugees
12 Feb 2018 UN refugee chief urges increased donor focus on employment initiatives, saying Jordan scheme offers new blueprint for supporting refugees. -
Women report sexual abuse fears at Greek reception centres
9 Feb 2018 UNHCR particularly worried about the situation at overcrowded centres on the Aegean islands of Lesvos and Samos. -
Thousands flee amid fresh violence in Yemen
9 Feb 2018 UNHCR is alarmed at an upsurge in violence that has left more than 85,000 people displaced countrywide since December 2017. -
Refugee crafts take centre stage at world's biggest trade fair
8 Feb 2018 For the first time ever, refugee-made products will go on display at Ambiente, the leading international consumer goods trade show. -
Refugee athlete shares message of peace in South Korea
7 Feb 2018 Refugee Olympic Team athlete Pur Biel, who fled South Sudan, has spoken about the importance of peace ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics. -
Rohingya refugees on frontline of fight to contain diphtheria
7 Feb 2018 Going shelter to shelter in Bangladesh camps, volunteer community health workers help ensure refugees get access to medical services and treatment. -
UNHCR appeals for US$391 million for 'forgotten' Burundi refugees
6 Feb 2018 Low levels of funding mean support efforts in neighbouring countries fall short of acceptable standards. -
Grandi says South Sudan's leaders must restore peace and hope to 'broken' people
2 Feb 2018 Aid groups appeal for US$1.5 billion for refugees and US$1.7 billion for those in need inside the country in 2018. -
UNHCR releases draft outlining a new global refugee deal
31 Jan 2018 'Zero draft' of the global compact on refugees provides the basis for formal talks with UN Member States in Geneva in February.