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Step With Refugees Campaign
news UNHCR Africa, 17 Jan 2019 (5 years ago )OPANI'S STORY: When Opani's village was threatened by war and violence, she and her daughter fled from South Sudan to Uganda. This is her story. -
UNHCR and partners launch communication system for refugees in Uganda
news UNHCR Africa, 16 Jan 2019 (5 years ago )The new inter-agency Feedback, Referral and Resolution Mechanism (FRRM) will augment the existing information sharing system in refugee settlements and provide safe, accessible and reliable communication channels to refugees and asylum seekers. -
UNHCR’s new 2 Billion Kilometres to Safety campaign invites the public to step in solidarity with refugees
news UNHCR Africa, 08 Jan 2019 (5 years ago )“At a time when we are facing so many misconceptions about refugees, it is vital that we remind ourselves of the real and dangerous journeys they are forced to take.” -
Funding shortfall leaves South Sudanese refugees at risk
news UNHCR, 18 Dec 2018 (5 years ago )“The food and nutrition needs of South Sudanese refugees are very real,” said Allison Oman Lawi, the World Food Programme’s Senior Regional Nutrition and Protection Advisor. -
States reach historic deal for refugees and commit to more effective, fairer response
news UNHCR, 18 Dec 2018 (5 years ago )“No country should be left alone to respond to a huge influx of refugees,” said the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. “Refugee crises call for a global sharing of responsibility, and the compact is a powerful expression of how we work together in today’s fragmented world.” -
UNHCR launches $2.7 billion appeal for Africa’s largest refugee crisis: South Sudan
news UNHCR, 18 Dec 2018 (5 years ago )Five years on since the onset of a brutal civil war, over 2.2 million South Sudanese refugees have sought safety in six neighboring countries Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Central African Republic (CAR). Another 1.9 million remain internally displaced... -
News Comment by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, on Peace in South Sudan
news UNHCR, 14 Dec 2018 (5 years ago )On the fifth anniversary of the start of conflict in South Sudan, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is appealing again to all parties to continue pursuing a sustainable and lasting peace. -
UN, South Sudan opposition slam rape of 125 women, girls amid peace deal
news IOL, 03 Dec 2018 (5 years ago )“These attacks on vulnerable civilians are absolutely abhorrent and must stop,” said the head of UNMISS David Shearer. -
PRESS RELEASE: 16 Days of Activism: Grandi calls for better protection of refugees against sexual violence in the workplace
news UNHCR, 26 Nov 2018 (5 years ago )“The world of work can be particularly risky for refugees and other forcibly displaced people. Many are left with no choice but the informal sector, exposing them to unsafe and abusive working conditions, including gender-based violence.” -
Refugee Athletes Join Race for Peace
news UNHCR Kenya, 14 Nov 2018 (5 years ago )“I had to endure the pain of running for ten kilometres on hilly terrain to send a message that peace can also be promoted through sports.” Lydia from South Sudan. The UNHCR Kenya Country Representative Mr. Mazou added that UNHCR would continue to partner with the Government of Kenya and other organ...