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Colombian conflict could wipe out indigenous groups, warns UNHCR
22 Apr 2005 Fighting in Colombia is threatening the survival of smaller and more vulnerable groups of indigenous people, cautioned the UN refugee agency today as it joined a mission to assess the needs of thousands of displaced indigenous people in the south-west. -
Indigenous survivors mark anniversary of Colombian massacre amid hope and fears for the future
14 Apr 2005 UNHCR recently joined other UN agencies and indigenous communities to mark the fourth anniversary of the Naya massacre that killed scores of people and displaced thousands others. Many of the survivors are rebuilding their lives in a new settlement, but are aware that danger lurks nearby. -
UNHCR increases efforts to help displaced people in Colombia's cities
14 Apr 2005 The refugee agency has signed an Agreement of Wills with candidates vying to be the mayor of Soacha, which has one of the highest concentrations of internally displaced persons in Colombia. This initiative is part of a strategy to expand and diversify efforts to help urban displaced populations. -
Hundreds at risk in western Colombia, warns UNHCR
4 Apr 2005 Some 250 Colombians caught in the cross-fire between irregular armed groups have fled their community in Bojayá, western Colombia, bringing the number of people displaced in the area in recent weeks to more than 2,000. UNHCR has sent a team to assess the worsening humanitarian situation. -
More Colombians fleeing to Venezuela's cities, says UNHCR
30 Mar 2005 The UN refugee agency has noted an increase in the number of refugees and asylum seekers in Venezuela's bigger cities, like Caracas and Maracaibo. Many of the urban refugees say they left areas bordering Colombia because of security concerns and economic difficulties. -
Colombian refugees get chance to start anew in Brazil
11 Mar 2005 Brazil has accepted more than 100 Colombian refugees in the last two years under its resettlement programme. These resettled refugees enjoy schooling opportunities, Portuguese classes, skills training, advice on job placement and micro-credit projects to help them set up small businesses, among other assistance. -
International Women's Day: Colombia's displaced women tell of their suffering
8 Mar 2005 Hundreds of thousands of women have been internally displaced by the conflict in Colombia. Many have been raped, threatened and lost their loved ones in the fighting. On International Women's Day, UNHCR sheds light on their plight and the continuing struggle for their rights. -
UNHCR condemns Peace Community massacre in Colombia
1 Mar 2005 The UN refugee agency has strongly condemned the murder of eight members of the San José de Apartadó peace community in Colombia and has called on Colombian authorities to investigate the incident, prosecute those responsible, and ensure the protection of community leaders. -
Radio campaign informs displaced Colombians of their rights
28 Feb 2005 In Colombia's major cities, UNHCR and the country's largest broadcaster have joined forces, using popular radio stations to inform people displaced from the countryside about their rights, and how and where to get advice and assistance in their immediate neighbourhood.