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Published on Oct 20, 2020

Step up efforts to solve Rohingya crisis amid humanitarian response shortfall: UNHCR

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today stressed the need to redouble efforts to find solutions for the stateless and displaced Rohingya people. The UN Refugee Agency also emphasised on stronger international support to this end …

Source: Daily Star - Neutral
Published on Oct 20, 2020

UNHCR calls for solution to Rohingya crisis

The UN Refugee Agency has called for solidarity, support and solutions for the Rohingya refugees ahead of an urgent donor conference tomorrow amid a shortfall in humanitarian assistance. Together with the US, the UK and European Union, the UNHCR is co- …

Source: Daily Star - Neutral
Published on Oct 20, 2020

Bangladesh: UNHCR calls for solidarity, support and solutions for Rohingya refugees ahead of an urgent donor conference

This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. On the eve of this week’s donor conference for Rohingya refugees, UNHCR, …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 20, 2020

DR Congo: Rapport des intentions et l’operation de verification physique des personnes deplacees internes vivantes dans ...

CONTEXTE Dans les nombreuses crises humanitaires qui affectent l’est de la RDC, le Nord Kivu enregistre 22 sites spontanés encore actifs pour une population déplacée estimée à 91.939 personnes au mois de juin 2020. Sur ces 22 sites, 13 sont sous la …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 19, 2020

Afghanistan: UNHCR Asia and the Pacific COVID-19 External Update (14 October 2020)

Highlights by country South-West Asia Afghanistan • Utilization of health services in Afghanistan has dramatically decreased during the pandemic according to WHO, indicating that many severe medical cases that required hospital care were unable to receive …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 19, 2020

Yemen Fact Sheet - How is UNHCR cash assistance used by IDPs in Yemen, October 2020

UNHCR implements the largest Cash-Based Interventions (CBI) for displaced families (IDPs) in Yemen. Families who have lost their homes and livelihoods as a result of the ongoing fighting, flooding and COVID-19 are regularly assessed based upon …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 20, 2020

Burkina Faso: UN agencies warn that acute food insecurity and nutrition crisis are surging in the Central Sahel

19 October 2020, Dakar–Three UN agencies are calling for greater stabilization efforts and assistance to the most vulnerable in Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger by bridging the gap between humanitarian and development interventions, on the eve of an …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 19, 2020

UNHCR Ethiopia Fact Sheet, September 2020

Ethiopia is one of the largest refugee-hosting countries in Africa, sheltering 792,030 registered refugees and asylum seekers as of 30 September 2020. The overwhelming majority originate from South Sudan, Somalia, Eritrea and Sudan. UNHCR continues to work …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 7, 2020

World: Foreign Minister signs MoU between Government of Kingdom of Bahrain and United Nations High Commissioner for ...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, signed today with the Regional Representative at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Khaled Khalifa, through video call, a Memorandum of Understanding between the government …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 17, 2020

UNHCR’s life-saving flights from Libya resume after seven-month suspension

Download logo This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency evacuated last night a group of 153 …

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Published on Oct 18, 2020

The UNHCR Helpline Service: Jordan - September 2020

UNHCR Jordan has one of the largest refugee helplines in the world, answering over 300,000 calls per month. Since its inception in 2008, staff on the helpline have responded to over 10 million calls, to date. The system uses Interactive Voice Response (IVR …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 19, 2020

Planet Afropunk Festival 2020: It’s global, it’s massive and it’s going virtual

Planet Afropunk 2020 will kick off it’s first three-day festival virtually for the first time in its 15-year history on Friday 23 October and it promises to be one of the greatest editions of the annual event yet. Early indications of this emerged from a …

Source: News (South Africa) - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 19, 2020

Refugee becomes the first African MP in New Zealand

A former Eritrean refugee has won a seat in New Zealand’s parliament following the Labour Party’s biggest victory in 50 years. Ibrahim Omer becomes the country’s first African MP and the only second refugee to become a legislator. Omer, who is now a list …

Source: Face of Malawi - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 18, 2020

Australia's refugee intake falls 30% below target as pandemic takes toll

The home affairs department has reported a significant reduction in the number of visas being granted – including refugee visas, which have been reduced by almost a third – in large part due to the pandemic. Despite the drop in visa numbers, the department …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Oct 14, 2020

Artist Yury Kharchenko In Exhibitions To Help the UNHCR

Yury Kharchenko Donates Artwork to Exhibition to Raise Funds For Refugees BERLIN, GERMANY, October 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Russian-German artist Yury Kharchenko will participate in the upcoming “Heart – 100 Artists. 1 Mission” …

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Published on Oct 18, 2020

Incoming Labour list MP Ibrahim Omer says it's a privilege to be first the African MP

After a night of celebrations over Labour’s biggest victory in 50 years, incoming list MP Ibrahim Omer spent Sunday afternoon with his friends at his favourite Wellington cafe. Understood to be the country’s first African MP, Omer said it was a huge …

Source: Stuff - Neutral
Published on Oct 16, 2020

UNHCR Update Libya (16 October 2020)

Highlights On 15 October, UNHCR evacuated a group of 153 vulnerable refugees and asylum-seekers out of Libya to the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM) in Niger. This marks the end of a sevenmonth long suspension of evacuation flights from Libya, due to the …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 16, 2020

World: Synthesis of Evaluative Evidence on UNHCR’s Cash Based Interventions

Evaluation Brief Background This short paper summarises the synthesized evidence and high-level findings across UNHCR’s Evaluation Service’s work on Cash-Based Interventions (CBIs). Links to the evaluations consulted for this synthesis are included at the …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 16, 2020

UNHCR life-saving flights from Libya resume after seven-month suspension

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency evacuated last night a group of 153 vulnerable refugees and asylum-seekers out of Libya to the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM) in Niger. This UNHCR-chartered flight marks the resumption of life-saving evacuations from Libya, …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral

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Published on October 17, 2020 - 09:37 GMT

UNHCR’s life-saving flights from Libya resume after seven-month suspension

Download logo This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency evacuated last night a group of 153 …

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Published on October 14, 2020 - 19:26 GMT

Artist Yury Kharchenko In Exhibitions To Help the UNHCR

Yury Kharchenko Donates Artwork to Exhibition to Raise Funds For Refugees BERLIN, GERMANY, October 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Russian-German artist Yury Kharchenko will participate in the upcoming “Heart – 100 Artists. 1 Mission” …

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Published on October 17, 2020 - 11:42 GMT

Coronavirus: Violence, COVID-19, contribute to rising humanitarian needs in the Sahel

Download logo A surge in armed violence, coupled with the economic and social fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, are contributing to worsening conditions for children in the Central Sahel, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Friday. The agency …

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Published on October 10, 2020 - 14:39 GMT

Coronavirus: COVID-19 inducing “widespread despair” among refugees, UNHCR appeals for urgent support for mental health

Download logo The consequences of the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, deteriorating socio-economic conditions, protracted displacement and the critical shortfall in solutions to displacement are leading to widespread despair among refugees, warns UNHCR, the …

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Published on October 5, 2020 - 14:03 GMT

Coronavirus: UNHCR Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Quarterly Regional Cash Assistance Monitoring Update

The update covers 16 operations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in which cash-based interventions (CBIs) are currently implemented. Download Report: https://bit.ly/2GpxneM Key Highlights 1,487,204 individuals reached with cash …

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Published on October 2, 2020 - 16:20 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: UNHCR West & Central Africa COVID-19 Emergency Response

21 Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone and …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, World & Regional
Published on September 30, 2020 - 17:28 GMT

Coronavirus: UNHCR and some 100 NGOs urge world not to leave refugees behind in COVID19 responses

Download logo UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and hundreds of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), today called on global leaders to ensure that refugees are included in social safety nets and support services for COVID19 and stressed the need for stronger …

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Published on October 12, 2020 - 14:15 GMT

Coronavirus: Sudan Fact Sheet (October 2020)

UNHCR continues to work with health authorities to prevent and respond to COVID-19 in IDP and refugee hosting areas – from support to isolation centres to risk communication. Download Report: https://bit.ly/3nJ9G1N UNHCR delivered 3.8 million …

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Published on October 21, 2020 - 08:00 GMT

The Need Has Never Been Greater: United Nations Addresses Access to Essential Medicines During COVID-19

Collateral damage of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in limited or no access to essential medicines for patients needing palliative care for serious illness. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on October 21, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

QHA-Trent Accreditation Concludes Operations, Selects Temos to Step in its Place

Temos & QHA Collaborate to Support Existing & Future QHA Clients BERGISCH GLADBACH, GERMANY, October 21, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a decade of service to its clients, QHA-Trent has concluded operations due to recent, persistent …

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Published on October 21, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

eZ-Xpo Announces Universal Webinar & Live Streaming Integration with Zoom, Webex, GoToWebinar for Virtual Trade Show

eZ-Xpo Announces Universal Webinar & Live Streaming Integration with Zoom, Webex, GoToWebinar for Virtual Trade Show SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eZ-Xpo, the global leader in Virtual …

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Published on October 21, 2020 - 05:48 GMT

Middle Eastern Americans Respond to Revelations of 'Dark Probe' into Trump Advisor and Egypt

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CNN has revealed the existence of a secret parallel investigation into the Trump campaign on the part of the Mueller team. This probe was allegedly aimed at determining whether …

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Published on October 21, 2020 - 00:03 GMT

Private Jet Card Comparisons Provides Answers To Most Frequently Asked Questions About Jet Cards

The Buyer's Guide To Private Aviation Memberships Helps Consumers Discover The Best Private Jet Providers And Programs For Their Flying Needs MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Private Jet Card Comparisons, …

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Published on October 21, 2020 - 00:01 GMT

விடுதலைப்புலிகள் மீதான தடைக்கு எதிரான வழக்கின் தீர்ப்பு நாளை புதன்கிழமை

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 21, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- தமிழீழ விடுதலைப் புலிகள் மீதான பிரித்தானியாவின் தடைக்கு எதிராக நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அசராங்கத்தினால் தொடுக்கப்பட்ட வழக்கின் தீர்ப்பு நாளை புதன்கிழமை வெளிவருகின்றது என நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 20:04 GMT

Decision of the Appeal Against LTTE Ban in UK is Tomorrow (Wednesday): TGTE

Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) appealed against UK's ban of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The decision of the Transnational Government of …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 18:15 GMT

GoodFirms Unfolds the Reliable List of VPN, VDI and Remote Work Software - 2020

Based on numerous research parameters, GoodFirms has unveiled the list of VPN, VDI, & Remote work software. WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It is significant for every business size to invest …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 15:15 GMT

What It’s Like to be a Host Family With ETC

PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We are a family of 5 who believe making connections with other people is one of the best ways to learn about the world. We had originally started hosting band students …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 13:07 GMT

Educated Singles are seeking new exclusive online communities after COVID-19

Educated singles opt-out traditional dating sites when looking for social life online. Many fake profiles and too much focus on appearance are the reasons NICE, FRANCE, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COVID-19 has closed down social life …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

CCHR Urges Overhaul of Teen Behavioral Industry: 30 Years of Children at Risk

Mental Health Watchdog compares teen psychiatric abuses of the ‘90s with today’s, documenting decades of harm in for-profit behavioral system. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens Commission on …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 12:34 GMT

Participate in 2local Exclusive Airdrop on LaToken

2local is now offering a new airdrop arrangement that promises high profits NEW YORK, USA, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 2local is the first to build a new ultra-fast Blockchain which has integrated cashback functionality as well. Also, …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 12:31 GMT

Digital Enablement, Technological Advancements & Growing Demand from Smaller Cities to Drive Used Car Sales Saudi Arabia

SAUDI ARABIA, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • The Saudi Traffic Department introduced the facility for online transfer of ownership for sale of vehicles amidst the Covid-19 lockdown to enable transfer without requiring a periodic …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Companies ...
Published on October 20, 2020 - 11:59 GMT

Border Security 2021 turns into a Virtual Conference

SMi Group reports: The Border Security conference taking place next February will no longer take place in Prague and will now be a virtual event. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of on-going …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 11:48 GMT

Sahara Group urges global private sector collaboration to boost food security

Sahara Group has canvassed increased private sector collaboration towards optimising food value chains to address global undernourishment prevalence LAGOS, NIGERIA, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading energy conglomerate, Sahara Group …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 11:19 GMT

Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin and Park Systems Start a Research Collaboration in Materials Science

Park Systems and Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin sign an agreement about a framework for joint research and development of metrology solutions for materials science MANNHEIM, GERMANY, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Park Systems, a leading …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 11:11 GMT

The Development Of Novel Drugs Is A Key Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Market Trend

The Business Research Company’s Global Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Market Report 2020-30: COVID-19 Growth And Change LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The development of novel drugs such as Janus kinase (JAK) …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 11:09 GMT

Oncology Molecular Diagnostics Market Trends: Adoption Of Genomics

The Business Research Company’s Global Oncology Molecular Diagnostics Market Report 2020-30: COVID-19 Growth And Change LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The advanced technology in genomics is a key trend in the …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 11:07 GMT

Government And Non-Governmental Organisations Supporting The Non-Animal Alternatives Testing Market Boosts Its Growth

The Business Research Company’s Global Non-Animal Alternatives Testing Market Report 2020 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The support from government and non-governmental organisations boosts the growth of the …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 10:00 GMT

The Internet: Are Children In Charge?

Anti Internet Child Exploitation Team International Virtual Summit LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There is growing concern related to the online activities of children, globally. With COVID, this has become even …

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