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Q&A: Far from being traumatized, most refugees are 'surprisingly resilient'
3 Jan 2017 The words 'trauma' or 'traumatized' are often used to describe refugees, but UNHCR's Senior Mental Health Officer Pieter Ventevogel says most in fact cope with adversity. -
South Sudan actor played dead to save his life
4 Nov 2016 Abducted by gunmen as he fled, Moses had to draw on all his skills and experience to cheat death. -
New 'Protection Desks' give expert help to South Sudan's vulnerable
21 Oct 2016 Protection Desks, available in most in most POC sites in South Sudan, offer tailored advice and assistance. -
UN refugee chief warns of "forgotten population" in Egypt
20 Oct 2016 Filippo Grandi met African refugees in Egypt, many of whom are becoming increasingly vulnerable. -
100,000 fearful civilians trapped in South Sudan town
30 Sep 2016 Civilians seeking safety from raids flee to Yei, joining tens of thousands there with no means to leave as military operations continue. -
UNHCR saddened by loss of life in boat capsize off Egypt
23 Sep 2016 Egyptian authorities rescue 150 people including Sudanese, Eritreans and Somalis after boat capsizes off Rosetta. At least 42 bodies have reportedly been recovered. -
UNHCR airlifts aid to Uganda as thousands arrive from South Sudan
19 Sep 2016 Thousands of refugees fleeing violence and human rights violations in South Sudan benefit from major aid operation. -
Refugees fleeing South Sudan pass one million mark
16 Sep 2016 With this milestone, South Sudan joins Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia as countries which have produced more than a million refugees. -
Mobile connectivity a lifeline for refugees, report finds
14 Sep 2016 New study by UNHCR and Accenture finds mobile phone and internet access is as critical to refugees' safety and security as food, shelter and water.