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Central American refugees hope to call Mexico City home
28 Aug 2017 As thousands flee violent street gangs for safety in Mexico, UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi highlights important new efforts to strengthen integration. -
Urgent help needed for Central American children on the run
31 May 2017 As the number of children fleeing gang violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras soars, UNHCR is launching a campaign for US$18 million in vital aid. -
Greater cooperation needed to protect refugees in Central America, UNHCR says
10 Mar 2017 As more people flee gang violence, UNHCR's international protection chief calls for shared responsibility and preparedness to protect refugees effectively. -
Guatemala volunteer helps families fleeing street gangs
12 Jan 2017 Bordertown mechanic gives spare room over to men, women and children fleeing violence in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. -
Childhood stolen by street gangs
8 Dec 2016 Sexual violence, beatings and forced recruitment by gangs drive thousands of Salvadoran, Honduran and Guatemalan youngsters to run for their lives. -
UNHCR distributes relief aid to Belize hurricane displaced
17 Aug 2016 The UN Refugee Agency and its partners are to provide relief and reconstruction assistance to the victims of Hurricane Earl, including asylum-seekers from the Northern Triangle. -
Central and North American states vow joint action on refugees
4 Aug 2016 Ahead of September summits focused on refugees, nine countries pledge to work together to strengthen protection for refugees fleeing Central America. -
Risking all to escape Central America's killer street gangs
6 Jul 2016 Persecuted by the maras, Salvadorans, Hondurans and Guatemalans turn to smugglers to escape Central America's worst refugee crisis since the 1980s. -
UNHCR chief highlights Ecuador's commitment to solutions for refugees
5 Jul 2016 Filippo Grandi said Ecuador can be a global player offering solutions for refugees who wish to integrate in the country and for those who continue fleeing war and persecution.