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UNHCR has a global network of information officers and others who report daily on the agency's varied activities on behalf of uprooted people around the world. This information is released locally to media and others, or sent to Geneva headquarters for editing before it is released in the form of press releases, web stories or by the UNHCR spokesperson at twice-weekly briefings at the Palais des Nations, the UN's European headquarters. UNHCR's presence in more than 125 countries, including in some of the most remote and difficult places on Earth, gives it access to news and information that are not available from anyone else. Our global communications network strives to provide timely, accurate and newsworthy information on all of the UNHCR's activities to generate awareness of and support for the refugee cause. First-hand reports, feature stories and graphics from distant field operations as well as from Geneva headquarters and world capitals are posted daily on the UNHCR website, making it an authoritative source on some of the biggest news events of the day.


International Celebrities line up to support refugees on World Refugee Day 2013

World Refugee Day 2013  18 June 2013

Take 1 minute to support a family forced to flee.
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A few days ahead of World Refugee Day June 20, UNHCR is launching a campaign to highlight the impact of war on families.  A long list of celebrities have signed up to the “1 family” campaign.

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Norway donates NOK 60 million to help Syrian refugees.

News Article  17 May 2013

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UNHCR would like to thank the Norwegian Government for its generous

donation of NOK 60 million (USD 10.3 million) to help Syrian refugees.

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Norway donates NOK 60 million to help Syrian refugees

News Article  17 May 2013

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UNHCR would like to thank the Norwegian Government for its generous

donation of NOK 60 million (USD 10.3 million) to help Syrian refugees. 

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Syria refugee numbers cross 1.5 million as funding gaps remain

News Article  17 May 2013

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The number of Syrian refugees who have now left their country has surpassed 1.5 million. The Syrian conflict continues to have a devastating impact on the lives of those who are forced to flee.

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Lithuania donates to UNHCR to help Syrian refugees

News article  07 May 2013

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As part of the international community’s emergency response to Syria, Lithuania has donated LTL 70,000 (USD 26,237) to UNHCR to assist and protect Syrian refugees.

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