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UNHCR chief urges action over conditions for asylum-seekers on Greek island
28 Nov 2019 Filippo Grandi bears witness to conditions at the Moria centre on Lesvos and calls on European states to help Greece address situation -
UN refugee chief visits South Africa to show support for government and refugees
16 Oct 2019 Filippo Grandi pledges continued support and cooperation with South African government to ensure refugee protection during a two-day visit. -
After decades in the shadows, stateless activist says 'finally I exist'
7 Oct 2019 Actress and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett interviews statelessness activist Maha Mamo about her 30-year-push to belong. -
For refugees trapped in Libya, a flight out of danger
27 Sep 2019 Evacuation flight takes 66 vulnerable refugees to Rwanda, where they receive shelter, medical checks and options for a safe future. -
Students can play a vital role in advocating for refugees - UNHCR chief
18 Jun 2019 Speaking in Berlin, a city that has flourished while tearing down walls, Filippo Grandi puts the power of students and education centre stage ahead of World Refugee Day. -
Support for Venezuelans 'needed more than ever,' says Deputy High Commissioner
12 Jun 2019 Kelly Clements visits Ecuador and Colombia to assess urgent needs amid a deeply underfunded regional response. -
Angelina Jolie calls for leadership and humanity as millions flee Venezuela
8 Jun 2019 On a two-day visit to Colombia, the UNHCR Special Envoy met with refugees, returnees and government officials to assess the human impact of a mounting exodus. -
Hurting in Yemen, Somali refugees head home in time for Eid
31 May 2019 Ground down by conflict and worsening conditions, 125 Somali refugees opt for UNHCR-assisted return, bringing total departures via scheme to 4,298 since 2017. -
Fear haunts refugees in Sri Lanka in wake of attacks
30 May 2019 UNHCR is working closely with authorities to find solutions for around 1,000 refugees forced to leave their homes after the April 21 bombings.