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Lesson Plans

Feb 22, 2012

The main goal of this lesson is to familiarize students with the mandate of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the work it does to protect and assist refugees.

God Grew Tired of Us

Movies

Feb 21, 2012

A documentary about the lives of three young men who leave behind a land in chaos, Sudan to find new lives in the United States.

Staring Genocide in the Face

Movies

Feb 08, 2012

Jerry Fowler provides commentary for a series of photos taken during his visit to Darfuri refugees in eastern Chad. He discusses the conflicts and challenges faced in the refugee camps.

The Children of War

Movies

Feb 08, 2012

An interview with Roger Rosenblatt in which he discusses his book, The Children of War and the effects of war on children.

2012 UNHCR country operations profile South Sudan

Fact Sheets, Maps

Feb 08, 2012

A comprehensive overview of the current situation and United Nations Refugee Agency’s (UNHCR) efforts in South Sudan.

Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy’s Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard

Books

Feb 08, 2012

Mawi Asgedom’s memoir recounts his journey from escaping conflict in Ethiopia, to a refugee camp in Sudan, to resettlement in the United States, and finally, to a full-tuition scholarship at Harvard University.