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The relevance of Jean-Jacques Rousseau 300 years after his birth
28 Jun 2012 The life and work of the son of French refugees remain highly relevant to the work of UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations based in his birthplace. -
Boat tragedy off Indian Ocean island highlights dangers of irregular migration
22 May 2012 Twenty people died or are missing after a small motorized boat sank off the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. Nineteen people were rescued. -
Boat tragedy off Indian Ocean island of Mayotte
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Award-winning film exposes the drama of mixed migration in the Mediterranean
15 Feb 2012 A special screening in France of an award-winning film highlights the conflict between traditional values and the combat against irregular immigration. -
Q&A: Former Bosnian refugee promotes technology to bring hope to the displaced
24 Nov 2010 Leila Toplic fled from Bosnia and Herzegovina when she was 18. Today, she works in Paris for Microsoft while also helping to raise awareness about refugees. -
Strasbourg roundtable addresses the burning issues of refugee integration and resettlement
18 Nov 2010 A meeting convened by UNHCR and the Council of Europe examines the role of local integration and resettlement in finding solutions to refugee problems. -
Summer course in France brings refugee protection to life
12 Jul 2010 Every June, UNHCR and the International Institute for Human Rights organise a two-week summer course on refugee law in Strasbourg, France. The course provides French-speakers with a rare opportunity to deepen their knowledge of refugee protection through practical exercises with participants from around the world. -
Volcanic eruption in Iceland delays resettlement plans of Palestinians
22 Apr 2010 The volcanic ash drifting across Europe from Iceland prevents a group of Palestinian refugees from boarding a flight to a new life in France this week. -
Q&A: Afghan mountaineer reaches for the Himalayan skies
3 Mar 2010 Former refugee Nadjib Sirat plans summit attempts on Mount Everest and another top Himalayan peak this year to help present a more positive image of his native Afghanistan.