Stories

Freed Yazidi boy joins his mother in Canada

After being held captive by armed groups in Iraq for three years, 13-year-old Emad reunites with his mother in Winnipeg with UNHCR help.

17 Aug 2017

Divided by conflict line, Ukrainian families struggle

As the devastating conflict in Ukraine enters its fourth year, crossing points between areas in the east of the country are tearing families apart.

11 Aug 2017

Refugees compete at World Athletics Championships

Five refugee athletes are racing in London, including two who made history at the Rio 2016 Games as part of the Refugee Olympic Team.

8 Aug 2017

Given a helping hand, Syrian schoolgirls excel in exile

After fleeing for safety in Lebanon, sisters Taqla and Sara are making the most of the opportunity to continue their education.

3 Aug 2017

Literacy classes open new doors for Syrian women in Lebanon

Volunteer Fatima Al Obeid launched classes for refugee parents eager to help their children with their homework.

31 Jul 2017

Musician who fled Colombia finds his forte in Canada

Ruben Esguerra fled conflict in Colombia and found a warm welcome in Canada, where he uses music to build bridges in the community.

28 Jul 2017

Myanmar's ethnic divisions are forgotten in town's busy market

Communities in Rakhine state set aside personal differences and come together to make a living.

27 Jul 2017

'Welcome to Uganda'

The Kite Runner author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Khaled Hosseini talks to refugees fleeing war-torn South Sudan.

26 Jul 2017

Sky is the limit for refugee who fled Somalia

Arriving in Canada as refugee was overwhelming for Osman, but now he has found his feet and is determined to help others.

25 Jul 2017