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World Humanitarian Day: UNHCR chief honours sacrifices by aid workers
19 Aug 2016 In an address to mark World Humanitarian Day, Filippo Grandi pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of colleagues risking all to help those in need worldwide. -
Fears grow for Aleppo residents amid latest violence
9 Aug 2016 Fresh fighting threatens hundreds of thousands of lives, driving shortages of food, medical supplies and mass displacements. -
Rogge praises young refugees, hails sport
5 Aug 2016 Honorary IOC President say refugees have right to be treated as normal citizens -
Refugee Olympic Team makes history at Rio Games
5 Aug 2016 Rose Lokonyen, 23, leads a squad of 10 athletes behind the flag of the International Olympic Committee. -
UNHCR concerned Hungary pushing asylum seekers back to Serbia
15 Jul 2016 Agency worried by reports of violence and worsening conditions at Hungarian-Serbian border. -
Facebook group helps Syrian refugees navigate life in Lebanon
13 Jul 2016 Since its launch in 2014, the "I am a Syrian in Lebanon" group has gained 30,000 members seeking tips on enrolling in school, reporting abuse and more. -
Schools enrol more Syrian refugee children in Lebanon
7 Jul 2016 UNHCR is working with its partners in Lebanon to expand educational opportunities for thousands of young refugees from neighbouring Syria. -
Fearing rejection in Hungary's cold comfort transit zones
7 Jun 2016 UNHCR expresses concern over Hungary's restrictive approaches and the dire situation asylum-seekers face outside the transit zones. -
Ramadan pulls despair of millions of Syrians into sharp focus
7 Jun 2016 Spiraling poverty and debt among refugees and food shortages inside Syria make it harder than ever to put food on the table during holy month.