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Mozambique. Displaced and host community girls play football in Cabo Delgado
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Australia

Celebrating the achievements of refugees in sport

At this year’s World Refugee Day lunch, we were inspired by stories of resilience and hope. 

Asif Sultani
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Australia

“Sport means everything to me.”

 Martial Arts gives Asif Sultani a sense of community and safety.

Anyier Model (1)
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Australia

“I wanted to celebrate the diversity of African countries”

Winner of this year’s Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition, Anyier Yuol, on her incredible journey from sports star to model, PhD candidate, and advocate.

Hundreds of newly arrived Sudanese refugees wait for the distribution of UNHCR relief kits
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Sudan

Escaping Sudan: A story of survival

It has been a month since renewed fighting broke out in Sudan. With no end to the violence in sight, people are desperately seeking safety and protect...
Baby born in the aftermath of the earthquakes
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Syria and Türkiye

Surviving disaster: A mother’s story of giving birth during the Syrian earthquakes

Sally’s story of giving birth amidst the chaos of the Syrian earthquakes highlights the desperate and dangerous situation many displaced people are faced with.

Cyclone Mocha
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Bangladesh

Cyclone Mocha devastates Myanmar and Bangladesh

Millions of refugees and vulnerable people urgently need aid and support.

Abay Osman, 32-year-old mother of 6 holds her youngest son Hamza, 7 months outside their shelter in Dadaab
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Worldwide

Refugee mothers: Stories of resilience

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’re sharing three stories of refugee mothers who are striving for a better future for their children, despite challenging circumstances. 

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. 

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