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World Water Day Water Impact

3 things you can purchase today to help people access clean water

Now more than ever, access to clean water is vital to the survival and success of vulnerable populations. Among these vulnerable populations are refugees, who have been forced to flee their homes, lea…

Mar 20 2020
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News Health

COVID-19 update: Facts about the novel coronavirus and how it impacts refugees

Approximately 84 percent of the refugee population are hosted in low to middle-income countries with weak health, water and sanitation systems, where the coronavirus (COVID-19) could easily and rapidl…

Mar 19 2020
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UNHCR High Commissioner Health News

Statement by Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, on the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis

All states must manage their borders in the context of this unique crisis as they see fit. But these measures should not result in closure of avenues to asylum, or of forcing people to return to situa…

Mar 19 2020
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News Health Resettlement

IOM, UNHCR announce temporary suspension of resettlement travel for refugees

As countries drastically reduce entry into their territories owing to the coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis, travel arrangements for resettling refugees are currently subject to severe disru…

Mar 17 2020
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Syria Cash Assistance News

How cash assistance works for Syrian refugees

Monthly cash assistance makes a vital difference for vulnerable Syrian refugee families who are determined to provide a better life for their families.

Mar 16 2020
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Refugee Stories Syria Women and Girls Cash Assistance

Nine years of conflict weigh heavily on Syrian refugee girl

Her family’s dire financial straits have led to 11-year-old Naamat taking on many of the household duties, but her resilient spirit has enabled her to excel at school.

Mar 13 2020
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