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Amid the violence in Colombia, an indigenous people struggle for their identity
14 Aug 2013 The Awa have been displaced repeatedly and UNHCR is helping the group's members in Ecuador prepare in case it happens again. -
Hitting the right notes of hope and integration for refugees in Venezuela
5 Jul 2013 UNHCR and the Simon Bolivar Music Foundation promote peace and respect for the rights of refugees through a music programme for children in Venezuela. -
Syrian refugee flees all the way to Colombia to escape the violence at home
24 Jun 2013 Ahmed hopes to return to Syria one day but meanwhile is learning Spanish and integrating into life in Colombia -
UNHCR hails EU decision to donate Nobel funding for children
19 Dec 2012 UNHCR will use its share to provide educational support for 5,600 Colombian children, including refugees in Ecuador and children of indigenous groups. -
Language class helps refugees span cultural gaps in Costa Rica
26 Jul 2012 Twice a week, refugees from Africa and Asia learn Spanish to help them find work, integrate and start a new life far from home. -
UNHCR chief visits Ecuador ahead of World Refugee Day
19 Jun 2012 António Guterres met urban refugees from Colombia and discussed the challenges they face during his visit to the port of Guayaquil and to Quito. -
Violence in Colombia displacing more people into Ecuador
12 Apr 2012 UNHCR estimates some 600 people have been arriving from Colombia each week in Ecuador's Esmeraldas province since the beginning of this year. -
UNHCR supports project to help displaced Colombians in Medellin
10 Apr 2012 A displaced Colombian mother thinks she has found a home after years on the move. Many of her neighbours have also had to flee more than once. -
World AIDS Day: Love helps Colombian couple overcome discrimination
2 Dec 2011 When Ana was diagnosed as HIV-positive, she expected sympathy and help from the local community. Instead, she was hounded out of her village.