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UNHCR distributing winter aid to tens of thousands of displaced Pakistanis
24 Nov 2009 UNHCR begin to distribute winter relief supplies to some 85,000 internally displaced people (IDP) living in camps in north-west Pakistan. -
UNHCR starts distribution of tents to displaced families from Pakistan's South Waziristan
9 Nov 2009 UNHCR starts distribution of tents to families displaced by military operations in Pakistan's South Waziristan and living with hosts in Dera Ismail Khan district. -
Pakistani civilians flee to safety amid fears of fresh fighting in Waziristan
16 Oct 2009 Thousands of people have been fleeing their homes in northern Pakistan to escape an anticipated military push against insurgents in the rugged and volatile border region of South Waziristan. -
UNHCR campaign offers new perspective on rights of Colombia's displaced
7 Sep 2009 Providing an insight into the losses sustained by millions of displaced Colombians is at the heart of a new UNHCR campaign. -
Refugees in danger will find temporary sanctuary in the Philippines
31 Aug 2009 Under a new agreement, the Philippines becomes only the second country in the world to formally offer special transit to individual refugees being resettled. -
Southern Latin America opens its arms to asylum-seekers
27 Aug 2009 Once an "exporter" of refugees, the countries of the Southern Cone are increasingly welcoming those fleeing violence and persecution in Colombia and Africa. -
Relief kits help Pakistan's displaced as they return home or cope with temporary exile
24 Aug 2009 Thanks to a generous donation from a UAE charity, more than 800,000 displaced people in Pakistan are getting vital help. -
UNHCR pays tribute to fallen colleagues on World Humanitarian Day
19 Aug 2009 UNHCR staff around the globe mark the first World Humanitarian Day, honouring hundreds of colleagues in humanitarian organizations who have been killed while carrying out their duties. -
UNHCR to remember sacrifice of colleagues on World Humanitarian Day
18 Aug 2009 For the first time, August 19 will be observed as a day to honour all those who have been injured or killed while carrying out their humanitarian work.