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UN agencies call for protection measures and a comprehensive regional approach for Haitians on the move
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) call on states to refrain from expelling Haitians without proper assessment of their individual protection needs, to uphold the fundamental human rights of Haitians on the move, and to offer protection mechanisms or other legal stay arrangements for more effective access to regular migration pathways.
Serbian human rights lawyer fights for the rights of refugees and asylum-seekers
UNHCR has named Nikola Kovačević the UNHCR Regional Nansen Refugee Award winner for Europe for providing legal assistance to asylum-seekers in Serbia.
Afghan refugee doctor dares women and girls to dream
Doctor Saleema Rehman is the regional winner for Asia for UNHCR’s annual Nansen Refugee Award for her dedication to promoting girls’ education.
Yemenis helping rebuild lives on conflict’s frontlines win 2021 Nansen Award
Driven by his own experience of displacement, Ameen Jubran kept providing shelter and hope to Yemenis fleeing their homes.
News Comment: UNHCR echoes call for global action to resolve internal displacement
Today, more than 48 million people remain forcibly displaced within their own countries due to conflict and violence, with the majority women and children.
Yemeni humanitarian organization wins 2021 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announces the winner of its 2021 Nansen Refugee Award. Five regional winners are also announced.
UN: Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Struggle to Survive Amid Worst Socioeconomic Crisis in Decades
UNHCR, WFP, and UNICEF are deeply concerned about the rapid deterioration in the living conditions of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Burkina Faso’s local heroes honoured for giving shelter to the displaced
In Burkina Faso, two community mobilizers helping people fleeing violence have been named UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award regional winners for Africa.
Honduran man devotes life to rescuing young people from deadly gangs
After the murder of his younger brother, Santiago Ávila and his family had to seek safety in another region of Honduras.
UNHCR and Council of Europe discuss statelessness, urge States to uphold the right to a nationality in Europe
Strengthening efforts to end statelessness in Europe was the key theme of the events organized on 23-24 September.
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