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June 20: World Refugee Day

June 20, 2016

Every year June 20 is observed as World Refugee Day to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. The observance of the day seeks to draw attention to the plight of refugees and also to celebrate their courage and resilience and renew commitment to solve refugee problems. On this day, United Nations ..

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Filippo Grandi takes charge as UN High Commissioner for Refugees

January 6, 2016

Senior United Nations (UN) official Filippo Grandi from Italy has taken the charge as new UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). He succeeds Antonio Guterres of Portugal who has retired after heading the Refugee Agency for one decade. He will have tenure of five years. About Filippo Grandi He has worked in international affairs for ..

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UNHCR chosen for 2015 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development

November 20, 2015

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been chosen for the prestigious 2015 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development. The prestigious award has been bestowed on office of UNHCR in recognition of its Immense contributions in assisting millions of refugees in their rehabilitation and resettlement. For working under difficult circumstances to ..

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Afghan refugee teacher Aqeela Asifi named for 2015 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award

September 18, 2015

Afghan refugee teacher Aqeela Asifi has won the 2015 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Nansen Refugee Award. As a teacher, she has been recognised for her tireless and brave dedication to educate Afghan refugee girls in the Kot Chandana refugee village in Mianwali, Pakistan by overcoming the struggles of life in exile. Asifi ..

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