Stories
The plight of South Sudanese refugee children--reflections of the Regional Refugee Coordinator
"The lost generation created by the South Sudan situation is of great concern. Depriving these children of proper education destroys their hopes and dreams, and does irreparable damage to the future prospect of lasting peace and development in the world's youngest country." -- Arnauld Akodjenou
Nansen winner gives new hope to girls orphaned by Boko Haram conflict
Future Prowess Islamic Foundation School charges no fees, provides uniforms and other help to vulnerable children.
Afghan refugees help put Germany on the cricketing map
After fleeing Afghanistan and finding sanctuary in Germany, refugees are helping to bring the game of cricket to their adopted home.
Summer camp in Armenia helps displaced youth settle in
Youngsters who fled conflict and persecution find new friends and new confidence at summer camp in Armenia.
Nigerian mediator who won Chibok girls' release named 2017 winner of UNHCR's Nansen Award
Mustapha provides education for orphans and a lifeline to widows created by insurgency.
Rwandan school bridges language gulf for Burundian students
A specially-designed course helps French-speaking refugees move into the English-based education system in Rwanda.
Homework groups help Syrian pupils stay on top of studies
Lebanon has more than 300 homework support groups, staffed by volunteers and attended by 2,500 refugee children.
Gay and displaced on the frontlines of Ukraine's conflict
Fighting is not the only thing driving people from their homes in eastern Ukraine. Persecution is also forcing LGBTI people to flee.
Sudanese mother joins her own children in class
After fleeing war in Sudan's Darfur region, Hosna was determined her children would have an education and she wanted to be part of it.