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LGBTIQ+ Refugee Stories

Stories of LGBTIQ+ Refugees Giving Back to Their Community

Even in difficult situations of their own, LGBTIQ+ individuals find ways to give back to their community and support others going through dark times.

May 17 2021
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Impact Crisis 101 Refugee Stories LGBTIQ+

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) Explained

May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). Learn about LGBTIQ+ refugees and their journeys to safety.

May 16 2021
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Coronavirus health

Global Vaccine Equity: A Critical Role for the Private Sector

USA for UNHCR's Anne-Marie Grey and UPS's Laura Lane sat down with leaders in public health to discuss the role the private sector can play in global vaccine equity.

May 11 2021
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Ramadan Coronavirus Cash Assistance

USA for UNHCR board member reflects on Ramadan and helping refugees during the holy month

USA for UNHCR board member, shares how her family celebrates Ramadan, how COVID-19 has impacted their celebration and why other Muslim-Americans should donate their Zakat to support refugees.

May 10 2021
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Refugee Stories women and girls

How midwives support the journeys of refugee mothers

Today on International Day of the Midwife, we're celebrating midwives around the world who provide care, skill and compassion for displaced mothers.

May 5 2021
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Refugee Stories women and girls

Celebrating the love, ambition and courage of refugee mothers

This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the love, ambition and courage of refugee and forcibly displaced mothers around the world who continue to strive for a better life for their children and themselv…

May 5 2021
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