Stories

Japanese vision team brings Azeri lives into focus

Optometrists led by former Nansen Refugee Award winner Akio Kanai give the gift of sight back to thousands of displaced Azeris.

26 Aug 2016

Rwandan refugees head home after a generation in Angola

After fleeing the horrors of the 1994 genocide, increasing numbers are ready to return to Rwanda, although many still worry about how they will cope after decades away.

22 Aug 2016

Refugees find chance to flourish in German workforce

Meet some of the refugees who are rolling up their sleeves in Germany, after finding work with a car maker, train operator and technology giant.

17 Aug 2016

Chad farming project empowers Sudanese refugees and locals

Planting, weeding and harvesting together helps integrate Sudanese refugees into local villages, and boosts women's independence.

16 Aug 2016

Gay and transgender refugees seek safety in the Middle East

LGBTI refugees in the region face a heightened risk of violent abuse, including murder, sometimes at the hands of extremists or criminal gangs.

15 Aug 2016

Right to reunion eludes refugee families in Europe

The war in Syria tore 13-year-old Ensaf's family apart. Bureaucracy in Europe keeps them from getting back together.

12 Aug 2016

In Photos: UNHCR High Profile Supporter Dianna Agron meets Syrian refugees in Jordan

UNHCR High Profile Supporter Dianna Agron traveled Jordan to meet Syrian refugees in August 2016. She shared her experiences through the first ever takeover of UNHCR's official Instagram account. You can view her reflections below.

9 Aug 2016

California coffee project gives refugees grounds for hope

Barista scheme provides training and employment for new arrivals in the San Francisco Bay Area.

27 Jul 2016

Syrian wrestling champ inspires young refugee's dreams

Young Mohammed was adrift after arriving at Za'atari camp, but an encounter with a Syrian wrestling champion gave him new hope.

26 Jul 2016