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Fear haunts refugees in Sri Lanka in wake of attacks
30 May 2019 UNHCR is working closely with authorities to find solutions for around 1,000 refugees forced to leave their homes after the April 21 bombings. -
Finding solutions to Afghan displacement key to the future, Grandi says
27 Nov 2018 UN refugee chief tells high-level panel at the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan the search for solutions to displacement 'must be intensified.' -
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. -
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. -
UNHCR chief hails Canada and asks for even greater efforts
7 Nov 2017 On his second visit to the country as High Commissioner, Filippo Grandi urges Prime Minister Trudeau to consider doing more for refugee women and girls at risk. -
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. -
China can play key role in solving refugee crises - UNHCR chief
8 Jun 2017 On his first visit to Beijing, Filippo Grandi was encouraged by China's potential to use development projects to address the root causes of displacement. -
UNHCR chief says Greece needs EU help to manage its refugee crisis
24 Aug 2016 Filippo Grandi says the Government continues to face serious challenges, particularly if EU countries do not step up relocation and family reunion programmes. -
After decades in Pakistan, more Afghan refugees set to return
23 Jun 2016 Pakistan wants to repatriate some of the almost 1.6 million refugees living in the country. UNHCR has set aside funds for 60,000 returnees.