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UNHCR and partners tackle sexual violence in southern Colombia
8 Nov 2010 Sexual violence has become almost routine in Mocoa in Colombia's Putumayo department. UNHCR has been working to change perceptions about the issue. -
As villages re-emerge from Pakistan's floods, residents still wait to go home
29 Oct 2010 There is a growing need for UNHCR shelter materials as flood victims move out of government buildings and begin returning to their devastated properties. -
Band on a Run: Afghan refugees making some noise in New Delhi
21 Oct 2010 A former humanitarian aid worker and journalist, Afghan refugee Khalid finds a new vocation and purpose managing a band of fellow refugees in India. -
FC Barcelona scores goals with indigenous tribe in Colombia
13 Oct 2010 In the heart of the forest, FC Barcelona is using football to teach life skills to Colombia's Hitnü tribe and building bridges with neighbouring communities. -
Flood victims in highlands of north-west Pakistan face a tough winter
23 Sep 2010 After the emergency response to flash floods in Pakistan's Upper Swat district, UNHCR focuses on getting a warm room for the most vulnerable ahead of winter. -
Colombia's indigenous Tule people struggle with the threat of extinction
22 Sep 2010 The return of illegal armed groups to their resource-rich territory in north-west Colombia has made the endangered Tule people fearful about the future. -
UN team visits flood-surrounded city of Jacobabad to assess needs
21 Sep 2010 The Pakistani city of Jacobabad remains almost totally cut off five weeks after floodwaters hit. The local authorities tell a UN team they desperately need help. -
Guterres appeals for much more support for Pakistan's flood victims
16 Sep 2010 UNHCR chief António Guterres calls on the international community to provide stronger support for Pakistan's flood victims, saying more needs to be done. -
Community farming helps tribe without frontiers survive in Ecuador
15 Sep 2010 In the past two years, UNHCR has been assisting displaced members of the Epera tribe. Farming support is helping them integrate and become independent.