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1 percent of humanity displaced: UNHCR Global Trends report

UNHCR’s annual Global Trends report, which comes two days ahead of June 20th World Refugee Day, shows that an unprecedented 79.5 million were displaced as of the end of 2019.

Jun 18 2020
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Former refugee steps up to feed his community in Texas during pandemic

Growing up in the DR Congo, Wandaka’s passion for farming developed at a very young age. Today, he's helping feed his Austin, Texas community during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jun 9 2020
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Finding Home: Edafe Okporo’s journey as an LGBTI refugee

Edafe fled his home to escape violence and persecution that threatened his life as a gay man. Now, he's the Executive Director of the RDJ Shelter in NYC helping refugees resettle.

Jun 1 2020
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Thank You Donors

USA for UNHCR CEO and Executive Director Anne-Marie Grey delivers a thank you message to donors from Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh in February.

May 29 2020
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Raising awareness about mental health in the world's largest refugee camp

Refugees are often victims of traumatic experiences that leave lasting scars if untreated. Here are some of the mental health services available in Kutupalong refugee camp.

May 21 2020
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United in Music: A virtual charity concert to aid UNHCR’S coronavirus response

International artists, professors and friends from 30 countries join Maestro Shlomo Mintz and team up for a globe-spanning performance in support of the UN Refugee Agency’s COVID-19 appeal.

May 15 2020
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