Underfunded crises: 12 countries in desperate need of support  (2/3)

In this article, the second of a series of three, the countries we get to have a closer look at are Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon.
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Underfunded crises: 12 countries in desperate need of support

Throughout a series of three articles, we will have a closer look at the countries UNHCR is most concerned about, given their severe underfunding, starting with the situations in Bangladesh, Chad, Colombia and The Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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A hopeful future for young refugees

After being forced to flee, education becomes difficult to access for many refugee children. 
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They were once refugees

People forced to flee have always contributed to their host communities and sometimes even to the world. We look back on some famous refugees who have shaped history or are major figures in the world today.
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Pakistan: under water and rubble

Torrential rains and floods of unprecedented brutality and magnitude have caused destruction and death across Pakistan.
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“Even here we might die because we have nothing”

The Horn of Africa region is currently experiencing its worst drought in over 40 years. After four failed rainy seasons and a fifth on the horizon, millions of people have had to flee their homes.
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After 6 months of conflict, winter is around the corner in Ukraine

It has now been 6 months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has started. While the conflict drags on and winter approaches, millions of displaced people will face harsh conditions to go through the cold months.
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Standing with Refugees : AWAS

We travelled to Bern for our 12th article to meet Maryam Sediqi, as well as Khaleda Sajjadi Maeder and Homayra Danishyar-Sajjadi. All three of them are founding members of AWAS, the Afghan Women Association in Switzerland.
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UNHCR raises awareness at the Swiss Jamboree

At the beginning of August, UNHCR went to Goms to raise awareness about refugee education at the Swiss Jamboree with 30,000 scouts .
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