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New World Bank-UNHCR joint data center to improve global statistics on forced displacement

The World Bank Group (WBG) and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) are joining forces to establish a joint data center on forced displacement to greatly improve statistics on refugees, other displaced people and host communities.

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Rohingya crisis: UNICEF issues 'Child Alert,' outlines urgent action to save lives

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Mohammed Yasin, 8, is amongst the Rohingyas refugee children living in shelters at the Kutupalong...

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Cities and local policies key to overcome hunger, stresses head of UN agency

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High rises and hotel buildings in Punta Pacifica, Panama City, Panama.

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Violence in Myanmar driving up to 12,000 Rohingya refugee children into Bangladesh every week – UNICEF

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Mohammed Yasin, 8, is amongst the Rohingyas refugee children living in shelters at...

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