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More than one million children flee South Sudan violence
8 May 2017 Children make up 62 per cent of more than 1.8 million refugees uprooted by three years of escalating conflict in South Sudan, according to the latest UN figures. -
Over 168,000 Rohingya likely fled Myanmar since 2012 - UNHCR report
3 May 2017 Study finds thousands of Rohingya fleeing violence and desperation have sought safety and stability in countries like Bangladesh and Malaysia in the last five years. -
Syrian swimmer Yusra Mardini appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
27 Apr 2017 Teenager who competed in Rio Olympics joins at a time of unprecedented crisis with 65 million people displaced worldwide. -
Syrian shoemaker achieves business success in Morocco
27 Apr 2017 After fleeing war in Syria, Diyaa set up a workshop in Casablanca and won an award for entrepreneurship. -
UNHCR braces for further displacement as Yemen conflict intensifies
25 Apr 2017 On the eve of a key pledging conference to address the crisis in Yemen, the UN Refugee Agency warns up to half a million people could be uprooted by worsening conflict. -
A home away from home under UNHCR accommodation programme
19 Apr 2017 In Greece, refugees find new homes with UNHCR assistance, putting an end to months of uncertainty. -
Lack of documentation poses extra risk to displaced Syrians
13 Apr 2017 Six years of war have left hundreds of thousands of displaced Syrians without valid documentation, compromising their freedom of movement and access to basic services. -
Families hit by conflict in South Sudan find safety in Sudan
12 Apr 2017 Driven by fear and worsening food security, refugees cross into White Nile State. -
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Barbara Hendricks sings with refugees in Greece
11 Apr 2017 Acclaimed soprano and humanitarian says she is impressed by improvements to refugees' living conditions since last year.