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Cyclone Mocha
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Bangladesh

Cyclone Mocha devastates Myanmar and Bangladesh

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

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Australia

High Commissioner for Refugees visits Australia

Last month, the High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi spoke at a lunch hosted by Australia for UNHCR.

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

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Australia

"Educating girls has a generational impact"

Why Australian donor Dr Meredith Doig OAM was so passionate about mentoring a Syrian refugee student via the Connecting Worlds app.

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. 

Uni rides his scooter from Melbourne to Cairns
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Australia

Riding for refugees

A Japanese tourist is travelling 3,000km across Australia on a scooter to raise money for refugees.

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The majority of funds raised by Australia for UNHCR are directed to UNHCR’s emergency operations, providing the ready funds and resources to respond quickly and effectively in situations of crisis and disaster.

72%
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14%
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