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Advancing the collection and use of data to inspire solutions for forced displacement

Understanding the new Malian refugees in Mauritania: a path forward amid growing challenges

Oct 30, 2024 | Data and Evidence, Development Partnerships, Public-Private Partnerships

A deeper understanding of herder families’ specific needs—both refugee and host—as well as the impact of conflict on traditional transhumance movement, is essential to delivering effective services in education, health, and livestock veterinary care.

Guyana pioneers use of advanced technology to help Venezuelans

Feb 17, 2020 | Digital Identity and Registration, Digital inclusion, Innovation | 0 Comments

The use of UNHCR’s “PRIMES” system facilitates collection of data to assist Venezuelans and others in need of basic services in Guyana.

Better statistics to help end statelessness

Jan 21, 2020 | Data, Data and Statistics, Statelessness | 0 Comments

Better data on stateless populations is essential if UNHCR is to achieve the goal set to end statelessness by 2024. The newly established ‘Expert Group on Statistics on Statelessness’ is currently working on a set of recommendations to help improve the official statistics.

UNHCR launches new Guidance on Registration and Identity Management

Feb 4, 2020 | Digital Identity and Registration | 0 Comments

The Guidance should serve as a resource for all UNHCR staff, host governments and other partners for updated advice and best practice on all aspects relating to registration and identity management.

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The UNHCR Data Blog brings attention to data and research on protecting the rights and wellbeing of people forced to flee. It is also a forum to discuss research innovations in data-scarce forced displacement settings.