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More than seven million refugee children are out of school globally according to UN data – that’s more than half the world’s population of displaced, school-aged children. more
Violence at refugee camp in Lebanon leaves 11 dead, forces thousands to flee: UNRWA

More than two days of armed violence at the Ein El Hilweh Palestine Refugee camp in southern Lebanon continues to impact civilians, including children, a senior UN official in the country ...

UK Bill 'significantly erodes' human rights and refugee protections, UN agencies warn

New York: The United Kingdom parliament has passed a bill inconsistent with the country’s obligations under international human rights and refugee law that could have profound conse ...

UN refugee agency predicts spike in resettlement needs next year

New York: The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, is anticipating a significant rise in global refugee resettlement needs for next year.

Refugee agency appeals for $137 million to help displaced in Horn of Africa

New York: Lifesaving aid is needed urgently to help millions of people enduring one of the  longest and most severe droughts on record in the Horn of Africa, the UN refugee agency, U ...

Côte d'Ivoire welcomes families home, as refugee status formally ends

New York: The resolution of a civil conflict fuelled-displacement crisis in Côte d'Ivoire, that at its height forced more than 300,000 people to flee to neighbouring countries a ...

Ukraine: $1.7 billion appeal launched to help refugee exodus, host countries

New York: Rockets have been “raining down” on Ukraine’s cities and hundreds of people have been killed or injured since the Russian military offensive began, the UN Secr ...

Refugee resettlement numbers yet to recover amid pandemic

New York: The number of refugees given shelter in safe host countries plunged last year because of pandemic border restrictions, which continue to hamper the resettlement of vulnerable pe ...

Refugee influx from Afghanistan: Pakistan may follow 'Iranian model' if situation arises

Islamabad: Pakistan may follow the  ‘Iranian model’ if the country witnesses a refugee influx following the exit of US troops from Afghanistan and continuous territorial ...

Why we should support refugee athletes’ Olympic medal hopes in Tokyo: UNHCR

Ahead of Tokyo 2021, it’s never been more important to support the refugee athletes who have escaped conflict and persecution and who continue to train, despite the challenge of the ...