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Q&A: A Vietnamese Catholic's journey from boat person to bishop

UN : UNHCR: 1 day ago
Former Vietnamese refugee Vincent Nguyen was recently ordained as Canada's youngest Catholic bishop and the first of Asian descent. He talks about his experiences. ...read article

Somalia - Thousands fleeing deadly clashes in Mogadishu

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Chile passes landmark domestic legislation on refugees

UN : UNHCR: 2 days ago
Chile's Senate adopts a refugee law that will enhance South America's reputation as a safe haven for people forced to flee their home countries. ...read article

UNHCR launches new effort to reduce the number of stateless

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The UN refugee agency launches a new push to reduce the number of stateless people in the world. ...read article

UN seeking critical funding for tens of thousands of Congo refugee

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UNHCR seeks US$20 million to help tens of thousands of Congolese refugees

UN : UNHCR: 4 days ago
The UN refugee agency appeals for some US$20 million to help it meet the needs of tens of thousands of Congolese refugees in the Republic of Congo. ...read article

International Women's Day: UNHCR chief stresses need for equality

UN : UNHCR: 5 days ago
High Commissioner Guterres says all people of concern, male and female, must be given equal opportunities and the chance to realize their rights on an equal basis. ...read article

UNHCR helps ease life for displaced Colombians in swampy shanty settlement

UN : UNHCR: 5 days ago
Many of the displaced Colombians who flee to Tumaco on the Pacific coast live in the swampy Puerta del Sol settlement. UNHCR helps to make their lives easier. ...read article