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USA for UNHCR Grants KIND $400K to Help Protect Vulnerable Children Fleeing Violence

USA for UNHCR is proud to announce a new multi-year grant to KIND (Kids in Need of Defense), a nonprofit founded with the core mission that no child faces U.S. immigration court alone.

Jul 12 2018
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Global Trends Stories Refugees

Everyones story deserves to be told — especially refugees

When we tell our stories, we are reminded that people of all cultures and backgrounds share common hopes and dreams. Refugees are no different. Here is a glimpse into the lives of three refugees who h…

Jul 12 2018
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Global Trends

68.5 million people have been forced to flee their homes. Who are they?

For the fifth consecutive year, war, violence, human rights abuses and persecution have pushed the number of refugees and other forcibly displaced people to a new high. Nearly three million more peopl…

Jul 10 2018
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Syria

Music saved my life

Syrian refugee Mariela Shaker shares how through music we can communicate, advocate, inspire and express what otherwise is so difficult to understand through words.

Jul 6 2018
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Kakuma TEDx Kenya

Experience TEDxKakumaCamp

The world’s first TEDx event in a refugee camp took place in June 2018. Kakuma refugee camp hosts approximately 185,000 refugees in northwestern Kenya. Twelve speakers and three musicians provided a d…

Jul 3 2018
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News Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller appointed Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today announced the appointment of actor, director, producer and philanthropist Ben Stiller as its newest global Goodwill Ambassador.

Jul 2 2018
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