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Sports event in Jordan launches #WithRefugees tour
6 Apr 2018 The worldwide tour will include dozens of events designed to raise awareness of the plight of people forced to flee conflict, violence or persecution. -
As fighting rages, Eastern Ghouta displacement soars
20 Mar 2018 UNHCR calls for protection and safety for hundreds of thousands of Syrian men, women and children impacted by conflict in Ghouta and surrounding areas. -
UNHCR's Grandi appalled at suffering of civilians in Syria
9 Mar 2018 Consequences of seven-year conflict represent colossal human tragedy, says UN refugee chief, blaming continued violence on failure of political will. -
Q&A: Syria's Eastern Ghouta 'on the verge of major disaster'
9 Mar 2018 UNHCR's Representative to Syria, Sajjad Malik, entered the besieged community with a humanitarian aid convoy and describes the conditions he encountered. -
Refugee family renews century-old ties on Crete
23 Feb 2018 After fleeing the conflict in Syria with his family, Ahmed has rediscovered his roots on the Greek island of Crete. -
German scheme eases refugee teachers back into class
21 Feb 2018 A ground-breaking programme at Potsdam University makes use of the skills and talents of newcomers. -
Grandi urges more aid for Turkey's refugee hosting effort
15 Feb 2018 In a meeting with the Turkish president, the UN refugee chief hails the country's role as host to the world's biggest refugee population. -
Desperate Syrians pay ultimate price in bid to reach Lebanon
12 Feb 2018 Forced to attempt mountain smuggling route to reach safety, 16 Syrian men, women and children freeze to death after being caught in a heavy storm. -
UNHCR's Grandi hails Jordan's job scheme for Syrian refugees
12 Feb 2018 UN refugee chief urges increased donor focus on employment initiatives, saying Jordan scheme offers new blueprint for supporting refugees.