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Fear prevents paperless Colombians in Ecuador from seeking help
29 Sep 2006 An estimated 250,000 Colombians have fled to Ecuador, but only a very few register their presence in the country. The lack of proper documentation hinders their prospects for integration and a life free of fear. -
A shelter from violence for Colombian refugees in Ecuador
26 Sep 2006 More than 600 Colombian asylum seekers register every month with UNHCR in Ecuador. For some of the most desperate cases, a UNHCR shelter in the east of the country offers a temporary home and a place to learn to live in peace again. -
UNHCR struggles to reach out to Colombian refugees in Ecuador
21 Jul 2006 The shifting of the Colombian conflict away from the cities and towards border regions is putting increasing pressure on neighbouring countries. Ecuador registers several hundred new Colombian asylum seekers every month, but they are only the tip of the iceberg. The biggest challenge facing UNHCR in Ecuador is to reach out to all those in need of protection in the country. -
Reaching out to Colombians in need of assistance in northern Ecuador
23 Jun 2006 The northern provinces of Ecuador are home to many Colombians who have crossed the border to escape violence in their homeland. Efforts by UNHCR and its partners to assist this population of concern are hampered by the high level of mobility of the refugees and the fact that many are too scared to come out of hiding and seek protection. -
UNHCR official urges more attention for Colombia's invisible refugees
12 Jun 2006 On a week-long visit to Ecuador and Colombia, UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Operations, Judy Cheng-Hopkins, has been calling for more international attention to be paid to the humanitarian impact of the Colombian conflict on the whole region. -
AHC for Operations winds up Ecuador/Colombia mission
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Sharing knowledge to help fellow refugees: a volunteer's story in Ecuador
3 May 2006 Thanks to a programme of scholarships funded by the German government and managed by UNHCR, Colombian refugees in Ecuador are receiving a university education. -
Arts festival eases tension between Colombian refugees and local communities in northern Ecuador
9 Mar 2006 A UNHCR-backed arts festival that draws on the traditions and cultures of different ethnic groups is helping build bridges between local people and Colombian refugees in northern Ecuador. -
Latin American countries plot way forward for resettlement
8 Feb 2006 Latin American countries launching refugee resettlement programmes met in Quito last week along with Norway, Canada, the United States and Sweden, to exchange ideas and experiences on resettlement. The meeting was organised by UNHCR's bureau for the Americas to strengthen regional cooperation on resettlement issues.