Most refugees in Brazil work, have education levels higher than the average among Brazilians, and, despite difficulties, would choose the Latin American country yet again if they needed shelter one more time.
The Global Compact and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched today (Apr. 3) in São Paulo a website aimed at helping companies hire refugees living in Brazil. The page includes information for employers on how to hire them.
Brazil’s Social Development Ministry and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is renewing for another year today (Dec. 28) the cooperation deal ensuring the social and assistance rights of Venezuelan immigrants to housing and employment.
Brazilian President Michel Temer authorized the donation of $3.9 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM).
For the first time in history, the Brazilian government granted citizenship to individuals recognized as stateless. Sisters Maha Mamo and Souad Mamo were naturalized Brazilian in Geneva, Switzerland, during a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) meeting.
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