Stories

100 days of horror and hope: A timeline of the Rohingya crisis

Over half a million people have fled to Bangladesh since violence erupted in Myanmar in late August. Here are some key events of this unfolding drama.

1 Dec 2017

Shelter crisis adds to ordeal for refugees in Tanzania's camps

A growing funding crisis means that hundreds of thousands of women and children are suffering in refugee camps in Tanzania.

30 Nov 2017

Ethiopia rolls out new biometric system to enhance registration of refugees

The new system is another step forward for Ethiopia towards its commitment to deliver better protection and assistance to refugees

29 Nov 2017

Musical allows refugees to shine on Berlin stage

Learning lyrics has been a good way for refugees to improve their German.

28 Nov 2017

Refugee bakery a sweet success in Costa Rica

With hard work, determination and a helping hand from UNHCR, Colombian refugees start a successful bakery in Costa Rican capital.

24 Nov 2017

Farming together reaps multiple benefits for refugees and their South Sudanese hosts

A farming project that ropes in both refugees and their hosts has brought food security and cohesion to the two communities

23 Nov 2017

Food festival gives French schoolchildren a taste of refugee life

2017 Refugee Food Festival takes over school canteen in Normandy, introducing pupils to new flavours.

23 Nov 2017

Burundian mother struggles to give her disabled daughter a better life

A mother's unconditional love for her disabled daughter keeps hope alive despite limited facilities for specialized care in Tanzania's refugee camps

21 Nov 2017

Refugee orchestra wins standing ovation

An eight-strong ensemble of performers from five countries performed at the Besançon Music Festival in France.

14 Nov 2017