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UNHCR welcomes U.S. continued efforts to implement measures that protect refugees and asylum-seekers

UNHCR welcomes the continued efforts of the United States government to protect refugees and asylum-seekers as part of its Blueprint for a Fair, Orderly, and Humane Immigration System.

Jul 30 2021
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Deadly floods and landslides hit Rohingya camps in Bangladesh

Six Rohingya refugees have tragically died after three days of heavy monsoon rains and strong winds pelted massive refugee sites in Bangladesh on Tuesday, causing flash floods and landslides.

Jul 29 2021
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Facts/Statistics

The 1951 Refugee Convention: 70 years of lifesaving protection

Today marks the 70th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, a key international treaty establishing the rights of people forced to flee.

Jul 28 2021
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united states Refugee Stories

Meet the young champion soaring to the top of the chess world

Tanitoluwa Adewumi and his family fled violence in Nigeria and ended up in a homeless shelter in New York, where he learned the game that changed their lives.

Jul 26 2021
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Livelihoods Afghanistan Refugee Stories

Education and entrepreneurship bring hope to Afghan refugees

Decades of conflict has forced millions of refugees from their homes in Afghanistan. Meet five Afghan refugees who are beginning to rebuild through education and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Jul 23 2021
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Afghanistan Refugee Crisis Explained

After more than forty years of displacement, Afghan refugees constitute one of the largest displaced populations in the world.

Jul 22 2021
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