Stories

When gang violence strikes at home, Honduran moms flee

Raped, beaten and abused by their gang member partners, Honduran women find safety in Mexico, where a legal change recognizes gender violence as grounds for asylum.

24 Nov 2016

A teacher from Syria empowers young refugees in Malaysia

As a Palestinian in Damascus, Lujain received free education into adulthood. Now she is sharing her love of learning in Kuala Lumpur.

17 Nov 2016

UNHCR provides a safety net for Nigerians at lakeside camp in Chad

Refugees and host community struggle to cope after thousands cross the border in the wake of attacks by Boko Haram militants in north-eastern Nigeria.

8 Nov 2016

Syrian recyclers help tackle Lebanon garbage crisis

Project aims to reduce Beirut's brimming landfills, and give much-needed work to vulnerable Syrian refugees.

4 Nov 2016

Syrian refugees transform crisis into a drama

Shooting on homemade sets and equipment, refugees at a camp in Jordan are making a soap opera offering a humorous take on serious issues.

3 Nov 2016

Photographer Giles Duley and Massive Attack team up to stand with refugees

In September 2016, photographer Giles Duley joined forces with the band Massive Attack to show their support for refugees.

3 Nov 2016

As war rages at home, Syrians seek refuge in Egypt

Around 118,000 Syrians have sought asylum in Egypt, where ruthless smugglers target those wearied by delays.

2 Nov 2016

Photography student from Mosul focuses lens on new life in Finland

Within months of escaping, Iraqi refugee and photography student Ahmed Alalousi enjoyed three exhibitions and made a video with a Finnish rapper.

28 Oct 2016

Syrian family reunited in Germany after nightmare flight

After a three-month odyssey to join her husband, including giving birth to twins in a Serbian hospital, Fatima Khalouf found sanctuary in a German village.

26 Oct 2016