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UNHCR helps displaced Syrian-Armenians facing hardship amid pandemic
28 May 2020 Syrians who fled conflict to the land of their ancestors in Armenia are struggling to restart their lives amid the COVID-19 pandemic. UNHCR has stepped in to provide support. -
Refugee children hard hit by coronavirus school closures
11 May 2020 Going to school was already a daily challenge for many displaced children around the world. Now there are fears some may not return after COVID-19 lockdowns lift. -
Refugees across Arab world feel economic pain of coronavirus
1 May 2020 As COVID-19 restrictions ravage livelihoods in the global economy, refugees and displaced people in Middle East and North Africa are among the hardest hit. -
Refugee tailors switch to making face masks and protective gear
27 Apr 2020 Around the world, displaced artisans are stepping up a gear to supply face masks and protective equipment in desperately short supply. -
UN agencies welcome first relocation of unaccompanied children from Greece
15 Apr 2020 Agencies urge other EU Member States to also follow through on relocation pledges -
Syrian refugees adapt to life under coronavirus lockdown in Jordan camps
2 Apr 2020 While there have been no cases of COVID-19 so far, UNHCR is helping some 120,000 refugees living in region's largest camps do what they can to mitigate threat. -
Syrian refugees aid vulnerable Swiss amid COVID-19 outbreak
26 Mar 2020 As the elderly and unwell self-isolate, a network of Syrians provides a vital bridge to the outside world for Swiss in greatest need. -
After 9 years of tragedy, resilience and solidarity, the world must not forget displaced Syrians
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Nine years of conflict weigh heavily on Syrian refugee girl
10 Mar 2020 Her family's dire financial straits have led to 11-year-old Naamat taking on many of the household duties, but her resilient spirit has enabled her to excel at school.