Stories
'I am a strong woman and I do my job with passion'
UNHCR has nearly 11,000 staff, of whom 87 per cent are based in the field. Meet Vicky Munguriek, a driver in northern Uganda.
Paralympics sports helps Syrian boy look beyond disability
Najib was only 12 when he was paralysed during a bomb attack on his home in Homs.
UNHCR launches urgent appeal to help Burundian refugees
With only 19 per cent funding, UNHCR and aid partners are grappling with increasing needs of Burundian refugees.
Nigeria's Nansen award winner offers lifeline to widows of Boko Haram conflict
Mustapha's foundation helps women and children start over after tragedy.
Online study scheme gives refugee students a degree of hope
Supported by the University of Geneva, the InZone project makes degree-level courses available to those for whom university is out of reach.
Children of Luhansk start new school year hoping for peace
In Ukraine, where the ongoing conflict has damaged at least 700 schools, one class has started the new school year dreaming of peace.
Greek islanders open their hearts and businesses to refugees
The tiny Greek island of Tilos has embraced and employed refugee families from war-torn Syria.
Nigerian girls from Nansen award winner's school dream again
Mustapha's Future Prowess Islamic Foundation restores hope destroyed by Boko Haram conflict
Mentoring project inspires teachers at vast school in Kenya
Unity Primary is one of the largest schools in Kakuma refugee camp, where classes of 200 are not unusual and staying motivated as a teacher can a be tough job.