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UNHCR welcomes signing of South Sudan peace deal
news UNHCR, 28 Aug 2015 (8 years ago )GENEVA, Aug 28 (UNHCR) – The UN refugee agency has welcomed the signing of the South Sudan peace agreement this week which comes as refugee and IDP figures have passed the 2.6 million mark, a marked increase on the number reported at the time of the fourth anniversary of the country's independence. ... -
UNHCR hands over support projects in W. Equatoria state
news Sudan Tribune, 24 Aug 2015 (8 years ago )August 23, 2015 (YAMBIO) - The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said it handed over two projects meant for the host communitied of South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state, announcing further cooperation with the state and local authorities. This came days after the UNHCR representative in the ... -
"Clowns without Borders" performed in Kakuma for 3 weeks
news UNHCR, 04 Sep 2015 (8 years ago )A team from Clowns without Borders USA is in Kakuma for three weeks (18 days). The NGO has partnered with UNHCR for the first time in Kenya, to bring the new initiative to the camp and entertain refugee children through live performances and trainings on circus arts and theatre. Clowns without Borde... -
EU Increases Humanitarian Aid To South Sudan
news Gurtong, 19 Sep 2015 (8 years ago )JUBA, September 2015 - According to the statement seen by Gurtong, the release of the additional aid package of €15 million comes amidst an increasingly deteriorating humanitarian situation in the country. "The EU stands with the people of South Sudan, who continue to suffer from a dire humanita... -
Students at Nuba refugee camp learn computer skills
news Radio Tamazuj, 06 Oct 2015 (8 years ago )Lutheran World Federation and the UN Refugee Agency have organized computer trainings for students Ajuong Thok camp for refugees from the Nuba Mountains of Sudan. Both refugees and members of the South Sudanese host community attend the trainings. The UN Refugee Agency reported in a recent operat... -
UNHCR relocates vulnerable Sudanese refugees for better protection
news Sudan Tribune, 25 Sep 2015 (8 years ago )September 25, 2015 (LASU) – The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said it started relocating 2,143 vulnerable Sudanese refugees from South Sudan’s Central Equatoria state town of Yei River county to the nearby Lasu settlement site. Among those being relocated, UNHCR said, were many single mot... -
Fishing for an Education
news UNHCR, 08 Oct 2015 (8 years ago )Yida, a town surrounded by wetlands in a remote part of South Sudan, sits just 12 kilometres from the border and is home to nearly 70,000 refugees escaping conflict in Sudan. At the same time, intense fighting between opposition and government troops in South Sudan has also led many thousands of int... -
"United Drama for Peace" project launched in Kakuma
news UNHCR, 14 Oct 2015 (8 years ago )United Drama for Peace, a group of refugee youth drawn together by their love for theatre and drama has taken in Kakuma Camp by storm. The youth who come from various nationalities started the drama club in 2013 to promote peaceful coexistence in the camp through community theatre. They have been... -
Refugee Haven, Kampala has become a global example of how best to help people who flee their home country
news Independent news, 03 Aug 2015 (8 years ago )Uganda is a developing country with meagre resources but despite that, the country is leading the way in terms of refugee response. For this, says Charlie Yaxley, the UNHCR Associate External Relations Officer in Kampala, Uganda deserves special praise. “Uganda has a unique policy towards refugees,”... -
Kiryandongo School where pupils are taught in five languages
news New Vision News, 19 Oct 2015 (8 years ago )By Eddie Ssejjoba Teachers at Conram Primary School located in Kiryandongo Refugee Resettlement have to use five different languages to communicate to pupils who come from different dialects and nationalities. The school has 3,120 pupils, making it one of the most...