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StoriesMaking dolls provides hope for Congolese refugee
With each doll she makes, Kituza finds healing from the brutal assault she survived in her home country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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StoriesRefugees start blog to share information on coronavirus
A group of Congolese refugees started to blog about daily life in Angola. But COVID-19 has given them a more critical role – to educate and inform.
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Stories'If COVID-19 arrives in the camp, it will be devastating'
Rohingya refugee Saidul Hoque describes how life in the refugee settlements in Cox's Bazar has changed since a lockdown started to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Asmir Begović and Alphonso Davies compete online to aid coronavirus response
Beware long-term damage to human rights and refugee rights from the coronavirus pandemic: UNHCR
COVID-19: UNHCR warns of severe implications for annual monsoon response in Bangladesh
Urgent Appeal for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is a situation unlike anything we've faced before – and it threatens refugees.
Around the clock, UNHCR is delivering lifesaving supplies and support to refugees and displaced people in countries like Bangladesh and Syria.
But we can't tackle this pandemic alone.
Thank you for being the best of humanity by donating TODAY.
$800
supports the construction of a water and sanitation facility, including communal latrines and toilets, for one classroom in a school
$100
could support the construction of one tube well to provide clean water to refugees
$15
costs to provide a person of concern with primary healthcare services
(image © Ritzau Scanpix)
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Five ways to support refugees during the coronavirus crisis
Read about several things you can do from lockdown, from teaching kids what it's like to have to flee your home, to buying from refugee entrepreneurs.
Access to health services is key to halting COVID-19 and saving refugee lives
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Key takeaways from the Global Refugee Forum
Read about the pledges and commitments from the historic meeting that will boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts going forward.
A New Deal for Refugees
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UNHCR launches sustainable energy strategy, strengthens climate action
Action plan promotes the transition to clean, renewable energy at refugee camps and hosting sites worldwide.