UNHCR

STAR APPEAL 2008 - GIVE NAKIVALE A BRIGHTER FUTURE
In a remote corner of Uganda is a refugee camp that needs our help.
CRISIS IN DR CONGO
Fighting has now forced an additional 250,000 people from their homes.
SOUTH SUDAN RETURNING HOME APPEAL
When 17-year-old Simon stumbled across the Ugandan border, UNHCR was there.
UNHCR STARTS MOVING VULNERABLE DISPLACED CONGOLESE TO SAFER AREA
The UN refugee agency has begun moving internally displaced civilians from camps near the frontline.
UNHCR CONCERNED FOR 50,000 DISPLACED PEOPLE IN CONGO AFTER CAMPS REPORTEDLY EMPTIED
Many Congolese fleeing the fighting north of Goma have headed towards Uganda looking for safety.
ANGELINA JOLIE ENDS AFGHAN VISIT WITH CALL FOR MORE RETURNEE SUPPORT
The award-winning American actress is familiar with UNHCR's Afghan operation, having twice visited
WORSENING HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN THE EASTERN DRC
50,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
HUNDREDS OF CONGOLESE REFUGEES SEEK SAFETY IN SOUTH SUDAN
UNHCR field staff are concerned that the humanitarian situation could get worse.
UNHCR-SPONSORED VILLAGE PROMOTES RECONCILIATION IN BURUNDI
A few years ago, Zita and Eusébie might have regarded each other as mortal enemies.
Q&A: THE HUGE CHALLENGES FACING HUMANITARIAN WORKERS IN SOMALIA
On August 27, this brave, intelligent and selfless Somali man was released and flown to Nairobi.
REVISED FIGURES PUSH NUMBER OF GEORGIA DISPLACED UP TO 192,000
Earlier UNHCR estimates had put the total number of displaced at 158,000.
UNHCR SECURES SAFE PASSAGE FOR GEORGIANS FEARING FURTHER FIGHTING
More than 700 frightened residents escorted to safety by UN refugee agency staff.
FIRST UNHCR AIRLIFT ARRIVES IN GEORGIA AS UPROOTED NUMBERS RISE
The UN refugee agency's first airlift has arrived in Georgia.
UNHCR CARDS GIVE REFUGEES IN BANGLADESH INDIVIDUAL IDENTITIES
For women refugees, being recognized in their own right is one of the protection benefits.
ZIMBABWEANS FACE UPHILL STRUGGLE IN SEARCH FOR ASYLUM IN SOUTH AFRICA
The number of Zimbabweans fleeing to South Africa has risen considerably.
HELICOPTERS BRING SHELTER, HOPE FOR MYANMAR'S CYCLONE VICTIMS
Helicopters distribute 200 UNHCR shelter kits to three remote villages.
AUSTRALIAN TEEN'S CURIOSITY ABOUT REFUGEES SPARKS SPECIAL FRIENDSHIP
Sophie Weldon is one of two UNHCR Special Youth Representatives for Australia.
MILLIONS MARK WORLD REFUGEE DAY
"Protection" this year's global theme for World Refugee Day.
UNHCR RESTORES 134 PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NORTHERN UGANDA
After six years, the village of Awal Kok in northern Uganda finally has a primary school again.
FOURTH AIRLIFT BRINGS UNHCR RELIEF GOODS INTO MYANMAR
A fourth plane carrying vital UNHCR shelter and household supplies for cyclone victims has landed.
UNHCR SENDS LAND AID CONVOY TO MYANMAR, AIRLIFT FROM DUBAI STARTS
The UN refugee agency today sent the first UN land convoy of emergency aid into cyclone-hit Myanmar.
UNHCR RELIEF SUPPLIES ON THE MOVE TO MYANMAR
Supplies from UNHCR's stockpiles in Thailand started moving towards Myanmar on Friday.
UNHCR DELIVERS EMERGENCY AID TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN COLOMBIA
The UN refugee agency delivers emergency aid to indigenous Colombians.
MORE THAN 8,000 FLEE FRESH FIGHTING IN SOMALIA CAPITAL
A fresh eruption of fighting this week in the Somali capital Mogadishu.
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