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A learning experience for UNHCR as Syrian refugees arrive in the outskirts of Paris
29 Apr 2014 A group of Syrians escaping the conflict in their country has arrived in the outskirts of Paris, looking for protection. UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations are trying to help them. -
Ex-refugees at Strasbourg meet tell of discrimination in finding work
27 Sep 2012 In theory, recognized refugees should have unrestricted access to the labour market in their countries of asylum. In practice, the obstacles are very high. -
The relevance of Jean-Jacques Rousseau 300 years after his birth
28 Jun 2012 The life and work of the son of French refugees remain highly relevant to the work of UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations based in his birthplace. -
Boat tragedy off Indian Ocean island highlights dangers of irregular migration
22 May 2012 Twenty people died or are missing after a small motorized boat sank off the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. Nineteen people were rescued. -
Award-winning film exposes the drama of mixed migration in the Mediterranean
15 Feb 2012 A special screening in France of an award-winning film highlights the conflict between traditional values and the combat against irregular immigration. -
Q&A: Former Bosnian refugee promotes technology to bring hope to the displaced
24 Nov 2010 Leila Toplic fled from Bosnia and Herzegovina when she was 18. Today, she works in Paris for Microsoft while also helping to raise awareness about refugees. -
Volcanic eruption in Iceland delays resettlement plans of Palestinians
22 Apr 2010 The volcanic ash drifting across Europe from Iceland prevents a group of Palestinian refugees from boarding a flight to a new life in France this week. -
Q&A: Afghan mountaineer reaches for the Himalayan skies
3 Mar 2010 Former refugee Nadjib Sirat plans summit attempts on Mount Everest and another top Himalayan peak this year to help present a more positive image of his native Afghanistan. -
Out in the Cold: migrants and asylum seekers find life increasingly hard in Calais
2 Feb 2010 Icy weather, lack of accommodation and police harassment in the French port of Calais are making life hard for irregular migrants and asylum-seekers, especially the younger ones.