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Yida: Life on the South Sudan border
6 Jul 2012 On a trip to a remote UNHCR operation in South Sudan, one of our communications staff experiences first-hand the hardships endured by colleagues in order to assist refugees. -
A famine crisis one year on: Lives saved and lessons learned
5 Jul 2012 In a refugee camp in Ethiopia, a coordinated approach and an understanding of the culture of those being aided averts a health catastrophe. -
Somali refugee prepares for the long haul in Ethiopia
2 Jul 2012 Amina arrives at a refugee camp in eastern Ethiopia and acknowledges that she has to adjust to the new environment and accept that this is her new life. -
Resettlement restores hope for Ethiopian boy who lost all
14 Jun 2012 Bayisa's maturity has helped him to overcome tragedy and cope with loneliness since losing his family. Soon he will start a new life in Denmark. -
In Pakistan, free clinic for refugees uncovers effort to save girl's sight
30 May 2012 At a weekly clinic for Afghan refugees in the city of Karachi, doctors work to keep a young girl from going blind in one eye, an impairment that could affect her life. -
Liberian fisherman returns to lost family as refugee status deadline looms
15 May 2012 Joseph is joining a growing number of Liberians who are returning with UNHCR help before they lose refugee status. Some 4,800 have gone home this year. -
Young Muslim woman's fierce passion for learning sparks big changes
11 May 2012 In a remote part of Myanmar, a young woman who only wanted to get an education is now showing the way for many others – with UNHCR's help. -
Colombian refugee's love of wine helps his integration in Brazil
10 May 2012 Ricardo has integrated well in a tourist town in southern Brazil. He married a local woman, has a baby daughter and manages a very popular night spot. -
Gebre's story: An Eritrean refugee's African odyssey
4 May 2012 Grief stricken at the death of their daughter, young Eritrean couple Gebre and Teka decided to escape from their country in the hope of ending their misery.