A former refugee takes on a world in flight Barham Salih has spent much of his life crossing borders, first as a young Kurdish exile fleeing repression in Iraq, and now as the UN top official for refugees, confronting a world in which more than 117 million people have been forced from their homes.

A former refugee takes on a world in flight

A man who once had to flee everything now leads the world's response to unprecedented displacement, carrying both the moral authority and impossible burden of that personal history.

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Today, on the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, we unite our hearts in prayer and action for those seeking safety, hope, and a new beginning. Christ is present in every journey. Let us welcome, protect, and stand with our brothers and sisters on the move. #WDMR #MigrantsAndRefugees

1.3 million Sudanese return home, offering fragile hope for recovery With pockets of relative safety emerging in Sudan, over 1.3 million Sudanese people — including one million who were internally displaced and over 300,000 refugees — have returned home, according to UN agencies.

1.3 million Sudanese return home, offering fragile hope for recovery

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From Syria, UN refugee chief calls for greater solidarity with displaced people Although record numbers of people – over 122 million worldwide – have been uprooted due to war, violence and persecution, their ability to find safety and support is threatened more than ever.

From Syria, UN refugee chief calls for greater solidarity with displaced people

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World Refugee Day: telling their stories Of the 122 million people globally displaced by persecution, violence or human rights violations, 42.7 million are refugees who have fled across borders, according to new data from the UN refugee agency (UNHCR).

World Refugee Day: telling their stories

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