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Male rape and sexual torture widespread in Syria crisis - report
6 Dec 2017 A UNHCR study finds rape, torture and sexual exploitation of men and boys may be far more common both within and outside Syria than previously believed. -
Lebanese clown group uses laughter to make serious points
16 Nov 2017 Clowns present tales from children to create awareness of human rights and social justice. -
In Italy, scholarship gives South Sudanese refugee fresh chance
16 Nov 2017 The UWC Refugee Initiative hopes to double number of scholarships it currently offers to refugees to at least 100. -
Aleppo returnees assess scale of rebuilding
13 Nov 2017 Fierce fighting has left much of Aleppo in ruins, but with help, those now returning are determined to repair its wounds. -
Syrian refugee ties the knot in Tunisia
2 Nov 2017 After fleeing conflict in his hometown of Aleppo, Chawket overcame adversity and tradition to find happiness in his adopted home. -
New deal on work permits helps Syrian refugees in Jordan
13 Oct 2017 Syrians can now apply for jobs in certain sectors, such as agriculture, construction, textiles and food. -
Survivors tell of kidnap and torture along route to Europe
27 Sep 2017 Plucked from the Mediterranean by the Italian Coast Guard, refugees and migrants warn of forced labour and slavery. -
Former refugee from South Sudan to address Brussels education gathering
27 Sep 2017 UNHCR-supported initiative aims to provide 100 scholarships a year to enable refugee and internally displaced students to attend UWC colleges worldwide. -
As refugee journeys get perilous, UNHCR seeks safer options
18 Jul 2017 The UN Refugee Agency is appealing for US$421 million in funding to provide alternatives to a growing number of refugees making dangerous journeys to Europe.