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Afghanistan. Weaving kilim rugs in Haji Munjai township

High-level event seeks sustained support for Afghans, refugee-hosting countries

6 July 2020

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Greece. UNHCR chief urges action over conditions for asylum-seekers on Lesvos

UNHCR issues recommendations for EU to ensure refugee protection during the pandemic and beyond

1 July 2020

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Uganda. Seeking safety over the border

Uganda provides a safe haven to DRC refugees amid COVID-19 lockdown

1 July 2020

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Hungary. New arrivals

Access to asylum further at stake in Hungary - UNHCR

29 June 2020

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Lebanon. Storm Norma brings misery to Syrian refugees

UN chiefs urge sustained support to Syrians and the region ahead of fourth Brussels conference

29 June 2020

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Switzerland. Family reunited after kids who crossed desert were captured in Libya

UNHCR appeals for resettlement places as record forced displacement and protection needs outstrip solutions

24 June 2020

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Lebanon. Midia Said Sido, Syrian from Aleppo living in Southern Lebanon

2020 World Refugee Day Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi

19 June 2020

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Burkina Faso. UN High Commissioner for Refugees visits Goudoubou camp

1 per cent of humanity displaced: UNHCR Global Trends report

18 June 2020

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Lebanon. Resettlement of refugees suspended over COVID-19 restrictions

Joint Statement: UN refugee chief Grandi and IOM's Vitorino announce resumption of resettlement travel for refugees

18 June 2020

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UNHCR, WFP join forces to reach thousands of refugees and asylum-seekers in Libya with emergency food aid

16 June 2020

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Côte d'Ivoire. Ivorian graphic designer produces emoji for World Refugee Day

UNHCR and Twitter launch 2020 World Refugee Day emoji created by Ivorian artist O'Plérou

15 June 2020

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Burkina Faso. Thirty-three family members internally displaced by violence

Time running out for civilians in Africa's Sahel region as attacks multiply

11 June 2020

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High Commissioner Filippo Grandi during an interview on the border between Moldova and Ukraine