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On anniversary of South Sudanese independence, UNHCR urges leaders to deliver lasting peace
news UNHCR Africa, 09 Jul 2019 (4 years ago )Since then, the country has tragically seen more war than peace. Today UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is appealing to its leaders to speed efforts to end what has become Africa’s largest displacement crisis. -
Across Africa, women humanitarians are stepping up to help those in need
news UNHCR Africa, 19 Aug 2019 (4 years ago )In marking World Humanitarian Day today, we pay special tribute to women humanitarians around the world. These incredible aid workers answer the call of service and work in various capacities across the African continent to help those forced to flee. Here are some of their stories: -
UNHCR welcomes Uganda Communications Commission directive to improve refugees’ access to SIM cards
news UNHCR Africa, 20 Aug 2019 (4 years ago )“The new directive will enable the majority of refugees to legally access SIM cards and ease communication with families and also with UNHCR through the refugee helpline,” said UNHCR’s Boutroue. “Communication is a fundamental part of humanitarian response and is essential in ensuring accountability... -
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) makes strides towards solutions for refugees in the Horn of Africa
news UNHCR Website, 25 Sep 2019 (4 years ago )UNHCR welcomes the outcome of inter-ministerial stocktaking on the Nairobi Declaration and Action Plan on Durable Solutions by the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia last week. The meeting convened humanitarian and development partners who co... -
Human and child rights advocates benefit from online course on ending child statelessness
news By Caroline Opile in Nairobi, Kenya | 12 February 2021, 21 Feb 2021 (3 years ago )UNHCR teams up with the African Committee on Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child to help eradicate childhood statelessness through an online course.