Stories
'For as long as I can, I want to be with UNHCR'
UNHCR has nearly 11,000 staff, most of whom are based in the field. Meet Shirin Aktar, a protection officer who works in Bangladesh.
At Davos, Cate Blanchett urges leaders to see refugees afresh
Accepting an award at the World Economic Forum, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador calls on leaders to engage "face to face" with refugees.
Land title gives new hope to displaced Colombians
Five decades of war drove millions of Colombians to seek a precarious safety in informal settlements, but now some are getting title to their homes.
Couple spend time making sculpture and reading with Eritrean guest
The Parles host 72-year-old Yonasskindis, who was on the verge of homelessness after his original asylum request was rejected.
Jewish family finds Syrian Muslim is the perfect guest
The Goldhills are hosting 21-year-old Faraj, a devout Muslim who accompanies them to the synagogue on Saturdays.
UK family helps Syrian teenager forget horrors of the 'Jungle'
Abdul spent four weeks in the notorious camp in Calais before he managed to cross the Channel and apply for asylum in the UK.
Syrian girl's imagination undaunted by war and upheaval
Lively 10-year-old reveals her dreams of becoming a model in UNHCR photography project.
Central African refugees, exiled across the river, long for home
Over 60,000 people from Central African Republic have fled across the Ubangi River since fighting erupted in May.
Syrian teen has a chance to dream again in Austria
A photography project has given 15-year-old Amr the confidence to make his dreams a reality.