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A new start in Mexico: leaving domestic violence behind
23 Sep 2009 Rebecca endured years of violence from her husband in Nicaragua before fleeing the country and reaching Mexico, where she was granted refugee status. -
Honduran teenager flees homophobia and finds a new life in Mexico
4 Aug 2009 From an early age, Antonio and those around him knew he was different. He endured years of torment before fleeing to Mexico, where he is building a new life. -
Mexico marks 25 years of collaboration with UNHCR
25 Jul 2008 The Mexican government marks the 25th anniversary of the UN refugee agency's presence in the country, which has a long tradition of giving asylum. -
Mexico appoints child protection officers to help young migrants
27 Mar 2008 Mexico appoints 68 child protection officers to help address the needs of unaccompanied young migrants arriving in Mexico. -
Sri Lankan seeks asylum in Mexico after long, roundabout journey
29 Aug 2007 Every year, hundreds of thousands of people make their way through Mexico along mixed migratory routes. They include hundreds of asylum seekers, mostly from countries in Central and South America. But others - such as Sri Lankan fisherman Thasan - have come from much further afield. -
Palestinian refugee finds a recipe for success in Mexico
18 Jan 2007 Palestinian refugee Ali Nadi found it hard adapting to life when he arrived in Mexico just over a year ago. But he has discovered a way to reach out to his new compatriots and earn a living at the same time. -
Mexico faces challenges protecting refugees in mixed migratory flows
10 Nov 2006 UN Assistant High Commissioner Erika Feller has said Mexico faces a major challenge protecting refugees as the country becomes more and more important as a migration route to North America. -
Refugee children in Mexico inspire a book to fight prejudice
27 Oct 2006 The author of a book aimed at promoting tolerance and preventing discrimination was inspired by refugee children in Mexico's capital. Last week they had the thrill of hearing "their" book read to them at a rights-promoting party. -
How photography has changed the life of a young Colombian refugee
3 Aug 2006 Fifteen-year-old José Romero was hooked on photography after taking a short course last year and the Colombian refugee's skill with the camera has already won him a major prize and public exposure in Mexico.