Stories

Sudanese refugee leaders from Chad visit Darfur to assess return prospects

After more than a decade in exile, Sudanese refugees begin to look more seriously at returning to Darfur

26 Oct 2017

Mental health first aid on the frontlines of the Rohingya crisis

Many refugees fleeing Myanmar experience unimaginable horrors.

26 Oct 2017

Unaccompanied and separated Congolese children - a worry for UNHCR

As the number of refugees in Zambia's Kenani transit centre exceeds 5,000 individuals, unaccompanied and separated children make up an alarming 60 per cent

26 Oct 2017

Eco-friendly renovation brings light to Syrians in Lebanon

Project has transformed conditions for a Syrian refugee family living in Beirut.

25 Oct 2017

Civilians in DRC struggle for survival amid growing violence at home

People fleeing unrest in Democratic Republic of Congo at record high.

24 Oct 2017

Syrian in Lebanon seeks beautiful life with beautiful game

At 16, Odai's passion for the beautiful game has no limits. A refugee from Syria, he dreams of becoming a professional football player.

23 Oct 2017

Opportunities to earn a living vital for Burundian refugees in Tanzania

Vocational training provides refugees in northwest Tanzania a chance to be self-reliant but more needs to be done.

19 Oct 2017

Unburdened: I am the four million, I am the 80 per cent

One woman's story points to the imperative of a nexus between urgent humanitarian and development interventions and strong political will to create peace and dignity for South Sudan's displaced millions.

16 Oct 2017

South Sudan: Enough is Enough

Conflict in South Sudan has raged for nearly four years, with a staggering number of displaced and shattered lives.

12 Oct 2017