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NewsAfghans dream of stepping out of the shadows with Pakistan ID scheme
Programme aims to provide up to one million undocumented Afghans with identity cards legalizing their stay in Pakistan.
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StoriesTortured Burundi teacher finds peace in Canada
After being tortured for half a year back in Burundi, Jean-Claude finally found safety in Canada. Now he is determined to help others in need.
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StoriesFarmhouse welcomes refugees to the British countryside
In a picturesque English village, one couple have transformed their home into a haven for people who have fled violence and persecution.
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