![Desperate refugees and migrants in Serbia face freezing temperatures](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20170926140114im_/http://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01262017-Daniel-Etter-serbia-freezing-temperatures.jpg)
![Desperate refugees and migrants in Serbia face freezing temperatures](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20170926140114im_/http://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01262017-Daniel-Etter-serbia-freezing-temperatures.jpg)
Guatemala volunteer helps families fleeing street gangs
Bordertown mechanic gives spare room over to men, women and children fleeing violence in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. By: Francesca Fontanini | 12 January 2017 EL CEIBO, Guatemala – Bordertown resident Andrés makes only a ...![Chad helps returnees to receive documentation](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20170926140114im_/http://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01232017-resized-3-Oualid-Khelifi-Chad-helps-with-papers.jpg)
Chad helps returnees to receive documentation
UNHCR is working with Chad and partners to ensure the children of Chadian émigrés fleeing war in neighbouring countries finally receive documentation such as ID cards to start over. GORÉ, Chad – One day ...![UNHCR, IOM launch new plan for Europe](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20170926140114im_/http://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01232017-Achilleas-Zavallis-UNHCR-and-IOM-launch.jpg)
UNHCR, IOM launch new plan for Europe
Joint UNHCR/IOM Press Release UNHCR, IOM and 72 other partners are launching today a new plan and appeal to help respond to the situation of refugees and migrants in Europe in 2017. The Regional ...![I am a refugee and I’m proud to stand for peace](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20170926140114im_/http://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01162017-Benjamin-Loyseau-Yusra.jpg)
I am a refugee and I’m proud to stand for peace
Yusra Mardini, a refugee, inspired displaced people all over the world when she swam at the Olympic Games. Now she is working on new goals. By: Yusra Mardini | 11 January 2017 My name is Yusra. ...![Refugees wrapped in blankets and winter clothing cross the Macedonia-Serbia border in freezing temperatures in this January 2016 file photo. © UNHCR/Igor Pavicevic](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20170926140114im_/http://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01162017-Igor-Pavicevic-European-freeze.jpg)
Refugees wrapped in blankets and winter clothing cross the Macedonia-Serbia border in freezing temperatures in this January 2016 file photo. © UNHCR/Igor Pavicevic
Refugees in Europe face winter freeze
The UN Refugee Agency urges governments to do more to help and protect refugees and migrants battling freezing temperatures in Europe. BELGRADE, Serbia – Thousands of refugees and migrants are grappling with freezing conditions ...![Displaced Mosul family denounce torture](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20170926140114im_/http://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01112017-UNHCR-Displaced-Mosul.jpg)
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. By: Catherine Robinson | 10 January 2017 DUHOK, Kurdistan Region of ...![Amid the ruins of Aleppo, UNHCR sees signs of hope](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20170926140114im_/http://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01092017-Bassam-Diab-Aleppo-resized-1.jpg)
Amid the ruins of Aleppo, UNHCR sees signs of hope
Syria Representative Sajjad Malik says 261,000 residents have received winter aid, but needs persist as many shelter in damaged buildings and informal camps. ALEPPO, Syria– UN agencies are rushing to provide urgent aid to ...![East Aleppo residents tell of horror, cold and hunger](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20170926140114im_/http://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/UNHCR-Mohamed-Jertila.jpg)
East Aleppo residents tell of horror, cold and hunger
As they find safety in west Aleppo, displaced residents from the devastated east of the city describe the violence and shortages that led them to run for their lives. ALEPPO, Syria – Hunger finally ...![A tough road north for Central American children](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20170926140114im_/http://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/UNHCR-Tito-Herrera-La-T%C3%A9cnica-Guatemala1.jpg)