Stories of strength, courage and perseverance
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| UNHCR's new Global Trends report reveals that one person is forced to flee every two seconds. Though they face many challenges, refugees have skills and ideas, with the energy and drive to shape their own destinies. Here are three ways refugees are giving back to their communities through inspired business ideas. |
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| | | Kangaroo Mother Care in the Congo | | In the remote clinic where Evelyne gave birth, the odds seemed to be stacked against her baby boy. But one simple action in the first hour of his life changed that. | | Find out more → |
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| | | When I grow up | | Despite experiencing conflict and upheaval, Sumaiya and millions of refugee children just like her are incredibly resilient and full of big plans for the future. This World Refugee Day, children forced to flee share their hopes and dreams. | | Read more → |
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| | | What does World Refugee Day mean to you? | | For people who have experienced life as a refugee, World Refugee Day can bring mixed emotions. We are fortunate to count many former refugees among our staff, and so asked three to describe what the day means to them. | | Read more → |
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| | | Ai Weiwei stands #WithRefugees | | At a special Australia for UNHCR screening of his latest documentary, Human Flow, Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei called for more tolerance and compassion for the world’s displaced. | | Read more → |
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| Get involved this #WorldRefugeeDay | | By joining together in global solidarity, we can all make a difference for families forced to flee. Get involved and tell the world you stand #WithRefugees! |
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