Nigeria military advances uncover vast humanitarian needs

Gains against Boko Haram expose catastrophic levels of suffering for hundreds of thousands of people, many beyond humanitarian reach for months or years.

19 Aug 2016

World Humanitarian Day: UNHCR chief honours sacrifices by aid workers

In an address to mark World Humanitarian Day, Filippo Grandi pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of colleagues risking all to help those in need worldwide.

19 Aug 2016

As Games near end, Team Refugees looks to the future

After competing at the Olympics, Yolande and her teammates hope they have turned the page on the past.

18 Aug 2016

UNHCR distributes relief aid to Belize hurricane displaced

The UN Refugee Agency and its partners are to provide relief and reconstruction assistance to the victims of Hurricane Earl, including asylum-seekers from the Northern Triangle.

17 Aug 2016

Popole makes history - twice - at Rio Games

Congolese judoka wins hearts among fellow refugees and Brazilians with tough story of triumph over adversity.

12 Aug 2016

Funding lags as more flee South Sudan

Relief operations in countries hosting South Sudanese refugees are overstretched, and critically underfunded, as refugee population edges toward 1 million.

12 Aug 2016

Rohingya refugees lead unlikely cricket revival in Ireland

In the refugee camps of Bangladesh, many young Rohingya developed a love of cricket. Now resettled to Ireland, they are thrilled to be back on the pitch.

9 Aug 2016

Fears grow for Aleppo residents amid latest violence

Fresh fighting threatens hundreds of thousands of lives, driving shortages of food, medical supplies and mass displacements.

9 Aug 2016

Rogge praises young refugees, hails sport

Honorary IOC President say refugees have right to be treated as normal citizens

5 Aug 2016