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UNHCR aid reaches Syrian town cut off for three years
2 Feb 2016 Syrian Arab Red Crescent convoy delivers much-needed aid to 1,300 people in Al-Mleiha, a town near Damascus that has been largely isolated by fighting since 2013. -
OECD and UNHCR back increased refugee integration
28 Jan 2016 Two organizations urge governments to step up efforts to help refugees integrate and contribute to the societies and economies of Europe. -
UNHCR, IOM seek US$550 million to aid refugees, migrants in Europe
26 Jan 2016 The appeal, backed by some 65 partner organizations, aims at funding humanitarian operations in 2016 across affected European countries. -
Grandi calls for action to end war in Syria, misery for refugees
22 Jan 2016 UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi urges regional and world powers to act now to achieve peace in Syria -
UNHCR joins push to end suffering in Syria
21 Jan 2016 More than 100 UN and other humanitarian organizations issue joint appeal urging people around the world to raise their voices and call for an end to Syria crisis -
Harsh winter makes life even tougher for refugees
21 Jan 2016 A cold snap bringing icy winds, snow and freezing temperatures to an area stretching from the Balkans to Lebanon brings hardships to refugees. -
UNHCR Chief visits Syrian capital, urges humanitarian access
21 Jan 2016 Filippo Grandi appeals to all parties to the conflict to allow regular, unimpeded and sustained access for humanitarian organizations to besieged and hard to reach areas. -
High Commissioner welcomes Turkish work permits for Syrian refugees
18 Jan 2016 The new policy in Turkey opens the way for Syrian refugees to work legally, earn higher wages and regain some dignity. -
UN refugee chief urges focus on Syria crisis during Jordan visit
18 Jan 2016 Filippo Grandi calls for greater international efforts to end world's worst humanitarian crisis on visit to region's largest refugee camp