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Kenya marks World Refugee Day 2017
“We honour the resilience and courage of more than 65 million people who have been forced to flee war, persecution and violence. But it’s also a moment to recognise those communities and people around the world who receive refugees and the internally displaced in their midst, offering them a safe place, and welcoming them in their schools, their workplaces and their societies.”
Somali refugee uses his artistic skills to earn a living
“Art feeds me. This is my hobby, it is my life. I have nothing else.”
Church Charity Group Donates to Flood Victims
UNHCR estimates that nearly US$40,000 worth of assistance is needed to deal with the effects of the flooding.
Being a member of the LGBTI community does not exclude you from being part of a family
UNHCR Assistant Representative – Protection Catherine Hamon Sharpe on protection of LGBTI refugees.
UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie in Nairobi, appeals for child refugees
Over half of all refugees and displaced people worldwide are women and children. How we treat them is a measure of our humanity as nations. On World Refugee day my only ask is that people consider the pain and suffering of young girls like these.
The FC Barcelona Foundation and UNHCR Launch Campaign in Support of Refugee Children
“The love of sport brings people together in a unique way. The passion and acceptance that comes from playing and supporting teams can dissolve differences. I hope this strengthened relationship with the FC Barcelona Foundation, will pave the way for a significant improvement of the lives of millions of refugee children and bring communities together,” said Grandi.
Refugee Teacher Scales Heights to Global Stage
“One of my students went on to Princeton, one of the top Ivy League schools in the US, for his undergraduate degree, then to Germany where he completed his postgraduate degree. He is now pursuing his doctorate.”
International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
“Being gay is not a challenge. I was born like that. I left my family in my home country and created a new family with the LGBTI community here”
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Solar Energy Boosts Learning in Refugee Camp
‘The learners feel safe to come to study at night. Without this project, it would be impossible for this to happen’
Ethiopian Athlete From Kakuma Refugee Camp Finds Hope in Running
“Running is my passion, it is something I really love to do and it is a way of life to me. It gives me hope and hope is life.”
Heavy Floods Hit Dadaab Refugee Camp
In the long term, UNHCR intends to construct dykes across flooding areas to prevent water from reaching the camps.