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We take special care to bring you the latest refugee news and stories of the men, women and children we help each day.
Relief for stateless South African man after 25 year-wait for a birth certificate
Years after Tebogo Khoza was refused an ID document, a high court judgement has restored his rights and offered hope to millions of other undocumented South Africans.
Young couple’s love endures war in Sudan and escape to Ethiopia
Mussa and Jamila had big plans for their wedding day but conflict in Sudan shattered their dreams. They fled to Ethiopia where they are now rebuilding their lives.
Community radio fosters refugee inclusion in Malawi
Young refugees and Malawians are working closely together at Yetu radio station to produce programmes that challenge misconceptions.
Thousands of Sudanese fleeing violence cross into Ethiopia
As the conflict in Sudan escalates, Ethiopia continues to absorb refugees, with limited resources.
Stateless Rohingya turns bodybuilding dream into reality
As a child, Noor Kabir risked his life for a dream. Inspired by the film “Rocky”, he became the world’s first Rohingya bodybuilding champion.
BTS-obsessed student yearns for return to normality in Sudan
Islam Mubarak was uprooted from her life in Khartoum by the war in Sudan. Now she is stuck in a camp for displaced people in the east of the country.
“Refugees” or “Migrants”? How word choices affect rights and lives
All people who move between countries deserve full respect for their human rights and dignity. There are, however, different reasons and motivations for people to leave their homes and, consequently, different international legal obligations that arise and apply to those whose lives were, are, or may be at risk should they return.
Young Togolese refugee youth leader advocates for quality education in Ghana
Louange Koffi achieved her childhood dream of becoming a nurse in Ghana. She now advocates for quality health and education for the displaced.
Global Refugee Forum delivers unity and action amid global crises
World’s largest gathering on refugee issues results in over 1,600 pledges of action and financial commitments worth an estimated $2.2 billion.
Live blog: Global Refugee Forum 2023 – Day 3
The Global Refugee Forum 2023 takes place from 13 to 15 December at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Follow the live blog for up-to-date highlights from Day 3 of the Global Refugee Forum 2023.
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