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As thousands continue to flee Myanmar, UNHCR concerned about growing reports of abuse
10 Jun 2014 Across the region, UNHCR advocates for temporary stay arrangements for the Rohingya until the situation stabilizes enough in Rakhine state for them to return. -
Jakarta workshop seeks to strengthen protection at sea in Asia-Pacific
23 Apr 2014 Some 60,000 people in the region are believed to have moved irregularly by sea in 2013. Above 1,300 people died or were reported missing at sea in 2012 and 2013. -
Q&A: CWS provides alternative to detention for lost refugee children in Jakarta
27 Jan 2014 UNHCR's implementing partner, CWS, provides the youngsters with vital shelter, food and care while their asylum claims are being processed. It's a vital job. -
Playing the waiting game in Indonesia
30 Oct 2013 UNHCR has expanded its outreach to cope with growing asylum claims, but the pace of solutions is not keeping up. -
UNHCR welcomes Jakarta Declaration to address irregular movements in Asia-Pacific
21 Aug 2013 Thirteen countries of origin, transit and destination pledge to take joint actions in the face of this common and growing challenge. -
UNHCR calls for concrete steps to protect refugees through Bali Process
2 Apr 2013 The steps include the development of protocols on rescue and interception at sea to support more predictable and effective ways to disembark, process and help maritime arrivals. -
Statelessness: Former refugees win citizenship, and now dream of home ownership
15 Sep 2011 After 35 years of stateless limbo in Viet Nam, a Cambodian man is now a citizen with the prospect of a real home. -
Preventing Statelessness: Southeast Asian countries share lessons
29 Oct 2010 In Bangkok, experts from nine countries learn from each other the best ways to keep people from falling into legal limbo. -
Viet Nam ends stateless limbo for 2,300 former Cambodians
19 Jul 2010 Former refugees who have lived in Viet Nam for as long as 35 years get valuable documents – and the right to have rights.