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Photo Friday: International Women’s Day

By On March 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Every year on March 8th, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) honors and acknowledges the strength and resilience of refugee women.

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Photo Friday: Diesel, South Sudan

By On February 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Diesel, a young Sudanese girl, stands idly with her friends while her mother prepares breakfast in Sherkole camp.

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$5 Contribution to show millions of refugees they aren’t invisible

By On February 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Carly Shinn, a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is one Blue Key Champion who really puts her money where her mouth is by supporting the Blue Key and volunteering with a local refugee organization.

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Dadaab: Walking the fine line between helping refugees and risking lives

By On December 13, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Increased insecurity means UNCHR staff are risking their lives to help the refugees in the Horn of Africa. Fortunately, the refugees themselves are pitching in.

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“Sharing is Caring” When It Comes to The Blue Key

By On November 2, 2011 · 1 Comment

We’ve come up with several ways to easily share the Blue Key online in order to reach as many supporters as possible. Please help us open the door to a better future for refugees.

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Photo Friday: Blue Key Fun

By On October 21, 2011 · 2 Comments

Our supporters love showing off their Blue Keys… In fact, they even get a little crazy showing off their keys, as you can see in these photos!

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“We Are All Citizens of the World” – Costa Rican Youth Strive to Combat Xenophobia

By On October 20, 2011 · 1 Comment

The Youth Network Without Borders was set up earlier this year with the help of UNHCR to combat the spread of xenophobia among young Costa Ricans.

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