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An independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to support some opf the millions who have lost everything as a result of war and conflict around the world.

Japan to accept more refugees 2008/7/25 Japan plans to accept more refugees in response to growing criticism that the nation gives money to help refugees but shuts its doors when they seek shelter, sources said.

UNHCR chief reiterates partnership at annual meeting with NGOs GENEVA, June 27 (UNHCR) – UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres reiterated here Friday the importance of the refugee agency's partnership with NGOs and stressed the need to boost the capacity of national NGOs.

Global Internal Displacement Crisis Grew in 2007 In 2007, the estimated number of people displaced within their countries by armed conflicts and violence passed the 26 million mark, the highest global total since the early 1990s.

“Refugee or Migrant – Why It Matters” Refugees International Japan supports projects for those displaced by conflict and it is important to distinguish between them and economic migrants. UNHCR Refugees Magazine Issue 148, December 2007 explains the difference.