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On a visit to Syria and its neighbours, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi meets families heading home and says more support is vital to ensure returns are a success. More than 235,000 ...

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The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award honours individuals, groups and organizations who go above and beyond the call of duty to protect refugees, displaced and stateless people. Established in 1954, the ...

This article was published in June 2022 and describes the change from using the legacy developed and developing regions categorization to the World Bank's income groups. For more recent updates please ...

“As a refugee girl, the odds had often seemed stacked against me, and the thought of pursuing higher education felt like an unattainable dream… The vision of graduation, of wearing that cap and gown, ...

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We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of personal background. Our team is made up of skilled professionals who are committed to putting people first, making a ...

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations, disproportionately affecting forcibly displaced women, girls, and marginalized groups across Europe. In a new ...

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