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Rohingya refugee and community outreach volunteer Beauty Akther works with Rohingya women to raise awareness about gender-based violence in Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
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Bangladesh

Why vital programs for refugee women are at risk

Funding shortfalls mean initiatives to stop gender-based violence may be cut

Father-of-three Adnan teaches his daughter Elisia schoolwork at the Mahmoud Saleh school shelter in Jableh city, Latakia Governorate, Syria
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Syria and Türkiye

Earthquakes bring more suffering to Syrians after 12 years of war

UNHCR continues to provide emergency shelter and supplies to those affected by the devastating earthquakes. 

Syrian Refugees Mark Ramadan In Azraq Camp
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Worldwide

How refugees celebrate Ramadan

Despite challenging circumstances, refugees find strength and peace during the holy month. 

Samira Abdi, 28 waits to receive food and treatment for her malnourished child at the Melkadida UNHCR supported food distribution centre in Melkadida
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Horn of Africa

“All I think about is how I’m going to feed them”

Devastating drought, rising prices and a funding shortfall are pushing refugees in the Horn of Africa closer to famine. 

Anyier Yuol smiles on the soccer pitch
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Australia

Anyier Yuol wins the Les Murray Award

Former South Sudanese refugee Anyier Yuol has won the 2023 Australia for UNHCR – SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition for her diverse achievem...
Displaced People Received Cash Assistance In Shaab IDP Site In Aden Governerate
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Yemen

Yemen: Nine years of crisis

After nine years of conflict, 4.5 million people are displaced and over 21 million people depend on humanitarian assistance....
Rosemary Kariuki
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Australia

“I’m going to keep showing up”

Former Australian of the Year, Local Hero and former Kenyan refugee Rosemary Kariuki explains what drives her life-changing work in Sydney’s west.

1.Jordan. Cash Assistance Remains Vital To Help Vulnerable Refugees Families
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Jordan

How surging costs are putting Syrian refugees at risk

For single mothers like Iman, UNHCR’s cash assistance payments are more vital than ever

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Ukraine

“We are always thinking about the families and children left behind”

After fleeing their home in Ukraine, Tetyana Gurina and her family travelled across Europe – eventually making their way to Adelaide

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