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Video: In My Shoes

By On November 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Former refugees bring special insight to their work for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in South Sudan.

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UNHCR’s South Sudanese staff go the extra mile to help refugees

By On October 18, 2012 · 3 Comments

Did you know that many of UNHCR’s staff are refugees themselves? In South Sudan, these 4 staff members share their stories and why they feel obligated to help.

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Preview: Alek Wek’s Journey Home

By On August 17, 2012 · 1 Comment

Video: Supermodel Alek Wek visits Yusuf Batil refugee camp and realizes first-hand the urgent need for international support for refugees in South Sudan.

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Guor Marial Chooses to Represent South Sudan

By On August 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Olympics seem to be an event that is always filled with high drama, intense competition, controversies, and inspiring stories–this year has been no different. In London, four badminton teams were disqualified for “throwing away” a match in order to avoid facing a specific team in the elimination rounds. Jordan Weiber (2011 Gymnastics World Champion) [...]

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Alek Wek interviews with MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry (video)

By On July 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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Alek Wek Returns to South Sudan One Year After National Independence

By On July 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Alek Wek, an internationally renown supermodel, embarked on a journey with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) towards her homeland South Sudan. Wek was 14-years-old when she vacated South Sudan during the country’s civil war as a refugee in 1991. Last week signified Wek’s inaugural visit to South Sudan since the country gained its complete independence [...]

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South Sudan: A journey back into the future

By On July 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment

by Greg Beals in Juba, South Sudan

JUBA, South Sudan, July 12 (UNHCR) – The returnees board the dozen or so buses bound for their ancestral home – a village called Torit. They are for the most part women and children. Some are jubilant, others are apprehensive. Some sing as their vehicles leave the South Sudan [...]

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