UNHCR
Americanabbreviation
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"For us statelessness is not just a legal issue, it's a matter that involves the right to development," says Jesus Perez Sanchez who works for the UNHCR.
From BBC
Reflecting on his decade at the helm of the UNHCR, Filippo Grandi told AFP that one of the most worrying developments had been how divisions had left the world seemingly incapable of resolving conflicts -- and increasingly unwilling to deal with the repercussions.
From Barron's
Speaking at UNHCR's Geneva headquarters a day before the end of his tenure, Grandi said he had been inspired over the past decade by how regular people worldwide showed kindness and hospitality to people on the move.
From Barron's
Since late October there has been a steady influx of refugees into Mauritania from Mali where the security situation remains "very unstable", according to UNHCR.
From Barron's
An additional commitment of $350 million from the private sector brought the total to $1.5 billion, covering nearly 18 percent of the UNHCR's projected funding needs for next year, it said, adding that additional contributions were expected in the coming months.
From Barron's
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