One poem and seven novels: Book tips on the topic of refugees

Discover our selection of 7 must-read books on the theme of refugees and exile.
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Earthquake in Afghanistan: Hundreds of thousands of survivors urgently need help

Western Afghanistan has been shaken by several earthquakes. The survivors urgently need help.
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Hope away from home: Demand the protection of refugees with a signature.

There are currently more than 110 million people on the run worldwide - a record. Solidarity is more in demand than ever. Nevertheless, they are increasingly discriminated against in many places. Together we can change this.
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The forgotten war in Sudan: "I haven't heard from my family in five months"

Members of the Sudanese community in Switzerland have come together to raise awareness locally about the ongoing conflict, and to provide support. We have met them in Zurich.
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Armenia Emergency: Rising numbers of refugees require urgent action

After the decades-old situation in Karabakh flared up again last week, the number of people fleeing to Armenia is on the rise. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, expresses deep concern about this development and classifies the situation as an emergency.
Emergency

No more lost potential: More than 7 million refugee children need to go to school

Currently, more than 110 million have had to leave their homes because of conflict or persecution. Among them are 14.8 million refugees of school age - almost 5 million more than a year ago.
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Catastrophic floods in Libya

North-East Libya was hit by Storm Daniel, resulting in the collapse of two dams in the coastal city of Derna.
Emergency

"With the arrival of the Taliban, the days of music were numbered"

About 40 young musicians between 14 and 20 years belong to the Afghan Youth Orchestra. They dreamed of careers in the arts - until two years ago, when the Taliban unexpectedly seized power in the country again.
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Education is hope: Back to school also for refugee children

At the end of this week, the summer vacations will be over for all schoolchildren in Switzerland. On Monday, it's time for the rest of them to pack their backpacks and head off to class.
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5 refugee athletes who made their mark on Swiss sport

Discover the inspiring journeys of 5 refugee athletes in Switzerland: from cycling to marathons, they've turned being forced to flee into sporting success. Stories of resilience, integration and Olympic dreams.
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Switzerland answered the call in 1953. Will we do it again?

In the face of a worsening global refugee crisis and the massive reduction in global humanitarian aid, Switzerland’s tradition of solidarity is more vital than ever. Find out how your support can make a difference.
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