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Costa Rican schools open their doors to displaced Nicaraguan children
5 Jul 2019 Thanks to the generosity of border towns in Costa Rica, thousands of Nicaraguan children fleeing social and political crisis at home have been able to go back to class. -
A year into sociopolitical crisis, thousands of Nicaraguans continue to flee
16 Apr 2019 Since the government suppressed street protests last April, thousands have sought safety in neighbouring Costa Rica, where meeting basic needs remains a challenge. -
One year into Nicaragua crisis, more than 60,000 forced to flee their country
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Helping refugees to thrive in Costa Rica
28 Nov 2018 Bakers, spa product creators and car wash entrepreneurs get a chance to start over in the Central American nation. -
Fleeing violence, Nicaraguans seek safety in Costa Rica
13 Aug 2018 Escaping killings, rights violations and political tensions at home, thousands are claiming asylum across the Central American nation's southern border. -
UNHCR alarmed by sharp rise in forced displacement in North of Central America
22 May 2018 -
UNHCR welcomes renewed commitment to protect refugees by Latin American and Caribbean states at key meeting
22 Feb 2018 -
Registration drive brings indigenous families out of the shadows
29 Jan 2018 A joint registration campaign by Costa Rica and Panama is helping thousands of Ngäbe-Buglé at risk of statelessness to gain access to health care and education. -
Refugee bakery a sweet success in Costa Rica
24 Nov 2017 With hard work, determination and a helping hand from UNHCR, Colombian refugees start a successful bakery in Costa Rican capital.