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Central American refugees and migrants reach Mexico City
7 Nov 2018 Children, pregnant women, LGBTI and elderly people are among those identified by UNHCR as in need of international protection. -
Lone children among most vulnerable in human 'caravan'
24 Oct 2018 UNHCR is providing shelter, food and other assistance to Honduran refugees and migrants in Guatemala and southern Mexico. -
Guatemala's Volcan de Fuego drives thousands from their homes
12 Jun 2018 UNHCR is assessing the needs of nearly 13,000 people evacuated after the deadly eruptions that killed at least 110 people. -
Honduran refugee risks all riding the 'beast' in Mexico
22 May 2018 More refugees are fleeing violence in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador - some like Armando, risk all riding a freight train in search of safety in Mexico. -
Central American refugees hope to call Mexico City home
28 Aug 2017 As thousands flee violent street gangs for safety in Mexico, UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi highlights important new efforts to strengthen integration. -
Guatemala offers respite from region's gang violence
23 Aug 2017 In a visit to the Central American nation, UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi highlights its emergence as a destination for Salvadoran and Honduran refugees. -
Looking for lessons among past refugee crises
7 Jul 2017 At a dialogue about sharing responsibility for refugees, stakeholders reflect on responses to earlier crises in Kosovo*, Guatemala and Viet Nam. -
Urgent help needed for Central American children on the run
31 May 2017 As the number of children fleeing gang violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras soars, UNHCR is launching a campaign for US$18 million in vital aid. -
Greater cooperation needed to protect refugees in Central America, UNHCR says
10 Mar 2017 As more people flee gang violence, UNHCR's international protection chief calls for shared responsibility and preparedness to protect refugees effectively.