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UNHCR funds crèche course in caring for refugee tots in Durban
13 Apr 2011 Dozens of small crèches in the South African city of Durban protect young refugees while their parents work and provide an income for needy women. -
Deaths in Mozambique highlight risks faced by asylum-seekers heading south
8 Feb 2011 The death by suffocation of eight Ethiopians in Mozambique earlier this month highlights the dangers faced by asylum-seekers trying to reach South Africa. -
US journalism students create website to record visits to refugee camps
17 Dec 2010 Journalism students from the US have been visiting UNHCR-run refugee camps in Africa and the Middle East and recording the experience on a new website. -
Refugee professionals serving the community in Namibia
22 Nov 2010 The Namibian government decided two years ago that it should tap the expertise of the 8,000 refugees living in Osire camp to provide basic services. -
Talk of new xenophobic violence in South Africa has refugees on edge
6 Jul 2010 As concern grows in South Africa's refugee communities over rumours of renewed violence against foreign nationals, UNHCR's Pumla Rulashe meets an Ethiopian refugee who was a victim of xenophobic attacks in 2008. -
Play4Africa arrives in Pretoria bearing gifts and support for refugees
28 Jun 2010 The Play4Africa initiative reaches South Africa and donates 2,000 footballs and 4,000 pairs of football boots for UNHCR projects. -
Using football to tackle xenophobia in South Africa's townships
9 Jun 2010 UNHCR takes part in a unique initiative aimed at building bridges between locals and foreigners in South Africa through football. -
UNHCR and UNESCO help create "living museum" in Mozambique camp
31 May 2010 UNHCR and its sister organization, UNESCO, support a project in Mozambique's Maratane camp to promote inter-generational dialogue and cultural exchanges. -
Norwegian cyclist puts spotlight on refugees at World Cup finals stadium
26 May 2010 A long-distance Norwegian cyclist reaches World Cup finals stadium to see his giant football shirt unveiled before President Zuma and 70,000 spectators.