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Refugee project seeks to sweep Malaysians off their feet
4 Apr 2013 Refugees in Malaysia are volunteering to clean up their neighbourhood in a charm offensive to improve relations with their hosts. -
UNHCR releases report critical of Nauru processing centre
14 Dec 2012 UNHCR welcomes efforts to improve a regional asylum processing centre but says arrangements fall short of international protection standards. -
High Commissioner praises refugee resettlement and integration in Australia and New Zealand
27 Feb 2012 UN refugee chief, António Guterres, recently completed visits to Australia and New Zealand where he thanked both countries for their support for refugees. -
UNHCR saddened at loss of life as boat breaks up on Christmas Island
15 Dec 2010 UNHCR expresses deep shock and sorrow at loss of life after a vessel thought to be carrying asylum-seekers founders on coast of Australia's Christmas Island. -
UNHCR disappointed at Australian decision to reopen detention centre for asylum-seekers
20 Apr 2010 The UN refugee agency expresses disappointment at Australia's failure to look at alternatives to detention for most asylum-seekers arriving by boat. -
UNHCR cash makes it easier for refugees to help themselves in Malaysia
26 Mar 2010 For enterprising refugees in cities in Malaysia, just a small UNHCR grant can spell a big improvement in life. -
Refugee-run school gives children a chance at education in Malaysia
7 Jan 2010 Most ethnic Chin refugees or asylum-seekers in urban Malaysia don't have access to formal education. They've set up their own schools to fill the gap. -
Urban refugee women teach themselves knitting - and self-confidence
7 Dec 2009 Far from home, ethnic Chin refugee women from Myanmar are supporting themselves in Malaysia’s towns and cities in safety and dignity. -
UNHCR chief praises Australia's refugee resettlement services
25 Feb 2009 High Commissioner António Guterres pays tribute to Australia for the welcome and services it provides to refugees in communities around the nation.