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Recent Press
| April 27, 2012 |
UNHCR and KOFAVIV Care for Rape Victims in Haiti
Two videos featured on CNN illustrate the dangers women in Haiti face and the great need for UNHCR and organizations like our partner KOFAVIV to continue to develop protection programs for women and girls. |
| April 20, 2012 |
Media Advisory - South Sudan: A Story of Hope and Crisis
Join leading South Sudan advocates and policy experts for a panel discussion on the humanitarian crisis and development and health initiatives in the newest nation in Africa, South Sudan.
Speakers include:
- António Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- Alek Wek, Sudanese supermodel and refugee advocate
- Elizabeth Gore, Vice President of Global Partnerships for the United Nations Foundation
- David Abramowitz, Vice President of Policy and Government Relations at Humanity United
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| January 30, 2012 |
Indianapolis Colt Dwight Freeney Raises Awareness for Horn of Africa in Upcoming Television Appearances
Dwight Freeney of the Indianapolis Colts has pledged to help raise awareness and donations for the on-going crisis in the Horn of Africa on Good Morning America Tuesday on January 31st where he'll be cooking up classic Super Bowl fare while asking viewers to give generously to those who are less fortunate. He will also make a guest appearance on ABC's The Chew on Wednesday, February 1st again cooking up Super Bowl feasts while generating attention for the Horn of Africa with legendary Joe Thiesman, former Quarterback for the Redskins. |
| January 18, 2012 |
UNHCR Expresses Deep Concern about the Number of Haitian Deaths at Sea and Involuntary Returns to Haiti
The recent drowning of a number of Haitians in late 2011 is a reminder of the ongoing loss of life as a result of mixed migration in the Caribbean region.
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| January 11, 2012 |
UN Refugee Agency Marks 2 Years Since Haiti Earthquake
UNHCR has played an important support role in the aftermath of the quake focusing its efforts in providing emergency relief items and following the emergency phase in providing quake victims with civil documentation and protecting victims of sexual violence.
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| December 16, 2011 |
Tele-Press Conference: Iraqi Displacement After the U.S. Military Mission Ends
Leading Iraq and resettlement policy experts will host a telephone press conference on Tuesday, December 20, at 10am EST on heightened humanitarian and protection concerns for millions of displaced and vulnerable Iraqis as the US withdraws its military from Iraq.
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| November 10, 2011 |
National Geographic Society Employees Raise Funds for UN Refugee Agency
Employees of National Geogrpahic donate $7,640 to support relief efforts in Somalia combating the current drought and famine.
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| November 9, 2011 |
UN Refugee Agency to Commemorate 60th Anniversary at New York Gala
Historic event includes dynamic program of speakers and guests who are leading advocates on refugee issues.
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| October 3, 2011 |
GridIron Girls 4 Africa, UN Refugee Agency Team Up to Tackle Famine
UN Refugee Agency Partners with Women from World of Professional Football to Support Victims of the Horn of Africa Crisis
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| July 22, 2011 |
"Refugee Congress" Brings Together Notable Refugees from Around the USA, World
Refugees representing each state will join other notable refugees in a conference to discuss their experiences & share their views on how to address issues of most concern to refugees.
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| May 18, 2011 |
New Survey Finds Americans UNderestimate Extent of Global Displacement
International Refugee Crisis Unprecedented But Not on Public Radar |
| May 3, 2011 |
The Western Union Foundation Makes $100,000 Grant to Support UN Refugee Agency's
Work in Libya
Foundation continues to be a key supporter of the UN Refugee Agency’s work around the world
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| April 18, 2011 |
Scarcity of Firewood in Refugee Camps Threatens Environment in Developing Countries:
Blue Key Campaign for Refugees Urges Americans to Take Action |
| December 1, 2010 |
Americans Urged to Speak Out for Refugees:
New Blue Key Campaign Addresses Growing World Displacement Crisis |
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