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Afghan refugees share hopes and fears with UN refugee and relief chiefs
9 Sep 2018 In visit to Pakistan, UNHCR's Filippo Grandi and OCHA's Mark Lowcock urge more investment in refugee-hosting areas and highlight need for greater stability in Afghanistan. -
A year after assault on Marawi City, residents still unable to return
23 May 2018 Conflict drove 360,000 Filipinos from their homes last May. Months after the city was liberated, destruction and unexploded bombs prevent many from going home. -
Facing the hardest separation
15 May 2018 International Day of Families, which is today, is an important moment to reflect on Australia's separation of refugees and asylum-seekers. It's time to bring them together. -
Donors pledge US$4.4 billion to meet needs for Syria
25 Apr 2018 UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says support at the Brussels pledging conference for the world's largest refugee crisis is 'critical.' -
Grandi urges more aid for Turkey's refugee hosting effort
15 Feb 2018 In a meeting with the Turkish president, the UN refugee chief hails the country's role as host to the world's biggest refugee population. -
Costa Rica gives refugees opportunities to succeed
3 Sep 2017 UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi highlights the government's efforts to give those fleeing conflict and persecution a chance at productive lives. -
Afghans dream of stepping out of the shadows with Pakistan ID scheme
21 Jul 2017 Programme aims to provide up to one million undocumented Afghans with identity cards legalizing their stay in Pakistan. -
Over 168,000 Rohingya likely fled Myanmar since 2012 - UNHCR report
3 May 2017 Study finds thousands of Rohingya fleeing violence and desperation have sought safety and stability in countries like Bangladesh and Malaysia in the last five years. -
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.