Jordan's Za'atari camp goes green with new solar plant

Largest project of its kind in a refugee camp will provide welcome additional power to residents and slash carbon emissions and energy costs

14 Nov 2017

UNHCR alarmed at deteriorating conditions in Yemen

Prices for essential commodities have skyrocketed since the land, sea and air borders were closed last week.

14 Nov 2017

Crafting a life for refugee artisans

La Fabrique Nomade helps artisans who are refugees continue their craft in France.

13 Nov 2017

Aleppo returnees assess scale of rebuilding

Fierce fighting has left much of Aleppo in ruins, but with help, those now returning are determined to repair its wounds.

13 Nov 2017

UNHCR urges humane approach on Manus island

UNHCR is urging the authorities of Papua New Guinea to show calm and restraint in the context of the closure of the Manus Island 'Regional Processing Centre'.

10 Nov 2017

Madagascar's Karana people still awaiting nationality

Ibrahim's new residency card describes his nationality as "undetermined".

9 Nov 2017

Cash grants offer hope to displaced Yemenis facing eviction

With two million still displaced after years of conflict, UNHCR assistance helps the most vulnerable keep a roof over their heads and children out of work.

8 Nov 2017

Rohingya return rests on safety and trust, says UNHCR's Volker Türk

UNHCR's Assistant High Commissioner for Protection assured Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh that any return must be voluntary, safe and dignified.

7 Nov 2017

UNHCR chief hails Canada and asks for even greater efforts

On his second visit to the country as High Commissioner, Filippo Grandi urges Prime Minister Trudeau to consider doing more for refugee women and girls at risk.

7 Nov 2017