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UNHCR chief urges adherence to humanitarian principles in Gaza conflict
Tuesday, 06 Jan. 2009
High Commissioner Guterres calls for strict adherence to humanitarian principles in Gaza, including respect for the universal rights of those fleeing war to seek safety in other states.
Tuesday, 06 Jan. 2009
High Commissioner Guterres calls for strict adherence to humanitarian principles in Gaza, including respect for the universal rights of those fleeing war to seek safety in other states.
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Updates on news, funding and logistics, plus regional overviews, maps and background information.
High Commissioner António Guterres
Pictorial history of UNHCR
More than 50 turbulent years in pictures – UNHCR's role in refugee crises and the struggle for survival of one of the world's most vulnerable groups.
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Plug in to refugee experiences through photo galleries, web videos and downloadable screensavers for your PC. Updated regularly.
Gallery of Prominent Refugees
Featuring refugees or former refugees who have achieved special status within a community because of their achievements, or because they have overcome hardship to build a new life.
The 1951 Refugee Convention
The Geneva Refugee Convention is more than 50 years old. It has been instrumental in helping an estimated 50 million people restart their lives, but today is surrounded by controversy.
UNHCR Supplementary Appeals
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UNHCR Emergency assistance for Somali refugees in Dadaab
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UNHCR Global Appeal 2009 Update
UNHCR's strategies and programmes worldwide.
Refugee Realities
UNHCR is mapping the real state of the world's refugees and people of concern through a Global Needs Assessment.
Afghanistan at the Crossroads
In a series of special reports, UNHCR examines some of the challenges facing Afghan returnees.
Asylum & Migration
Mixed in among the tens of thousands of people risking life and limb in search of a better life, are refugees and asylum seekers fleeing from persecution and fear.
High Commissioner's Dialogue on Protection Challenges, 2008
Looking for a Way Out: UNHCR and its partners discuss protracted refugee situations.
Malaria is the leading killer of refugees in Africa. For just US$10, you can send a net and save a refugee's life with Nothing But Nets.
ninemillion.org
Doing nothing is doing harm. Join UNHCR's global effort to provide healthy and safe educational opportunities for nine million refugee children by 2010.