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Jordan's Azraq becomes world's first clean energy refugee camp
17 May 2017 New solar plant is the first of its kind in a refugee setting, and will transform the lives of thousands of Syrians living in harsh desert environment. -
Aleppo slowly progresses along road to recovery
11 May 2017 UNHCR's Amin Awad visits Homs and Aleppo and witnesses resilient spirits first hand. -
Syrian swimmer Yusra Mardini appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
27 Apr 2017 Teenager who competed in Rio Olympics joins at a time of unprecedented crisis with 65 million people displaced worldwide. -
Syrian shoemaker achieves business success in Morocco
27 Apr 2017 After fleeing war in Syria, Diyaa set up a workshop in Casablanca and won an award for entrepreneurship. -
A home away from home under UNHCR accommodation programme
19 Apr 2017 In Greece, refugees find new homes with UNHCR assistance, putting an end to months of uncertainty. -
Lack of documentation poses extra risk to displaced Syrians
13 Apr 2017 Six years of war have left hundreds of thousands of displaced Syrians without valid documentation, compromising their freedom of movement and access to basic services. -
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Barbara Hendricks sings with refugees in Greece
11 Apr 2017 Acclaimed soprano and humanitarian says she is impressed by improvements to refugees' living conditions since last year. -
Afghan boy retreats into silence after separation from family
10 Apr 2017 Eight-year-old Farzad is one of a growing number of refugee children whose health has been affected by flight. -
Donors pledge more than US$6 billion for Syrians, hosts
6 Apr 2017 At the Brussels Conference on Supporting Syria, donors promise support for displaced Syrians and their hosts, and renew calls for greater international solidarity.