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I am Yusra. I am a refugee and I'm proud to stand for peace
Yusra Mardini inspired displaced people all over the world when she swam at the Olympic Games. Now she is working on new goals.
Bottled sand builds better homes for Sahrawi refugees
In the remote desert of southwest Algeria, a young Sahrawi refugee is filling discarded bottles with sand to build shelters that better withstand the harsh climate.
Displaced Mosul family denounce torture
Haidar and his sister doubted they would survive torture by extremists in Iraq's second largest city. Now, with UNHCR's help, they are confronting their experiences.
'Growing hopelessness' grips 'forgotten' Somali refugees, warns UNHCR
UNHCR Special Envoy Mohamed Abdi Affey says nearly one million displaced Somalis face growing desperation as donors become fatigued.
'Growing hopelessness' grips 'forgotten' Somali refugees, warns UNHCR
UNHCR Special Envoy Mohamed Abdi Affey says nearly one million displaced Somalis face growing desperation as donors become fatigued.
Amid the ruins of Aleppo, UNHCR sees signs of hope
The agency's representative in Syria says 261,000 residents have received winter aid, but needs persist as many shelter in damaged buildings and informal camps.
Q&A: Far from being traumatized, most refugees are 'surprisingly resilient'
The words 'trauma' or 'traumatized' are often used to describe refugees, but UNHCR's Senior Mental Health Officer Pieter Ventevogel says most in fact cope with adversity.
Team Refugees: Looking to the future
It is now four months since 10 refugees made history at the Olympic Games -- a life-changing experience for all involved.
Austrian bishop breaks down barriers and builds understanding
A bishop who refused to allow a border fence to be built on church land has helped to change hearts and minds in Austria.