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UNHCR concerned about children in mixed migration flows through Mexico
12 Nov 2009 Dozens of child protection officers in Mexico work to ensure the rights of unaccompanied minors caught in the south-north mixed migration flows. -
Mexico marks 25 years of collaboration with UNHCR
25 Jul 2008 The Mexican government marks the 25th anniversary of the UN refugee agency's presence in the country, which has a long tradition of giving asylum. -
Mexico appoints child protection officers to help young migrants
27 Mar 2008 Mexico appoints 68 child protection officers to help address the needs of unaccompanied young migrants arriving in Mexico. -
Sri Lankan seeks asylum in Mexico after long, roundabout journey
29 Aug 2007 Every year, hundreds of thousands of people make their way through Mexico along mixed migratory routes. They include hundreds of asylum seekers, mostly from countries in Central and South America. But others - such as Sri Lankan fisherman Thasan - have come from much further afield. -
Palestinian refugee finds a recipe for success in Mexico
18 Jan 2007 Palestinian refugee Ali Nadi found it hard adapting to life when he arrived in Mexico just over a year ago. But he has discovered a way to reach out to his new compatriots and earn a living at the same time. -
Mexico faces challenges protecting refugees in mixed migratory flows
10 Nov 2006 UN Assistant High Commissioner Erika Feller has said Mexico faces a major challenge protecting refugees as the country becomes more and more important as a migration route to North America. -
Refugee children in Mexico inspire a book to fight prejudice
27 Oct 2006 The author of a book aimed at promoting tolerance and preventing discrimination was inspired by refugee children in Mexico's capital. Last week they had the thrill of hearing "their" book read to them at a rights-promoting party. -
How photography has changed the life of a young Colombian refugee
3 Aug 2006 Fifteen-year-old José Romero was hooked on photography after taking a short course last year and the Colombian refugee's skill with the camera has already won him a major prize and public exposure in Mexico. -
Working for the rights of children "because grown-ups forget to do it"
22 Dec 2005 Two Colombian refugee children have been appointed members of the Council for the Rights of Children in Mexico City. Their experiences as refugees help them fight for the rights of children in one of the world's largest cities. "The grown-ups forget to do it," says 12-year-old refugee Alejandra.