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Google Hangout with UNHCR’s Antonio Guterres

By On March 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment

UNHCR’s Antonio Guterres joined the US State Department’s Anne C. Richard and Lara Sedrakian of Syria Deeply to discuss humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees.

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Refugee Stories: Abdiweli Heibeh, Somalia

By On March 19, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Abdiweli Heibeh is the first Somali refugee police officer in the United States. He is a bridge between the large East African refugee community in San Diego and the police department.

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Refugee Stories: 6 Voices for 6 Decades

By On March 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment

An intimate portrait of six compelling refugee stories spanning six decades. Their stories exemplify the courageous experience of leaving home and starting a new life in America.

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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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#WorldRefugeeDay Tweetathon: Wednesday, June 20th

By On June 11, 2012 · 2 Comments

On Wednesday, June 20th from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Blue Key supporters are taking over Twitter once again to support refugees!

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Photo Friday: Mother’s Day Gifts for Good

By On May 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Cheerful hand-loomed bags from WORKSHOP/CoOp are free with donations to the UN Refugee Agency on GlobalGiving for a limited time!

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Refugee Stories: Fatuma Elmi, Somalia

By On March 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Fatuma Elmi, a refugee from Somalia now living in Minneapolis, went from housekeeping to receiving praise from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Switzerland.

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