Human Stories
Page 8 of 11
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Philippine and Indonesian Governments work together to end statelessness in Mindanao
12 May 2017Since 2011, the Philippine Government, Indonesian Government, and UNHCR has been working together to bring legal protection to over 8,000 Persons of Indonesian Descent in southern Philippines.
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From refugees to Filipinos: How two former refugees found a home in the Philippines
8 May 2017Read the journey of Kamran Karbasi and Maher Mohammad Al Raee, both former refugees who have now become full-fledged Filipinos.
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Water flows and helps protect IDP families in Kabengi
22 Mar 2017Recurring conflict in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao have displaced hundreds of families over the years. UNHCR and its partners are helping displaced families in Barangay Kabengi by providing a water system in their community.
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Persons of Indonesian descent families benefit from late civil registration in Glan
28 Feb 2017In the southern part of the Philippines, Persons of Indonesian Descent are being assisted by UNHCR and government partners in finding solutions for their legal identity needs.
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Sewing Peace: Women in Lanao del Norte help build community resilience
2 Feb 2017In the town of Baloi in Lanao del Norte province, Muslims and Christians have peacefully coexisted within the same villages, maintaining a strong tradition of respect for each other’s religious and cultural identity.
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A Day in the Life of Farah
26 Jan 2017When women and girls are forced to flee, they face specific risks and challenges. But they also show incredible strength and resilience. With the support of generous donors, UNHCR helps support and empower displaced women, girls and their families around the world.
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Syrian refugee says more than food needed to nourish dreams
19 Jan 2017Yusra Mardini, the Syrian swimmer who inspired the world at last summer’s Rio Olympic Games, has made an impassioned appeal to global leaders in Davos.
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UNHCR calls for help for refugees facing European winter freeze
16 Jan 2017Thousands of refugees and migrants are grappling with freezing conditions as severe winter weather sweeps across Europe.
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Mosul residents face battle for survival
3 Jan 2017Many risk death from stray mortar rounds and stay in bullet-scarred houses.
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East Aleppo residents tell of horror, cold, and hunger
15 Dec 2016The onset of winter makes it even more vital that families are kept warm and dry – a small comfort after months spent living in constant fear.