Stories

Risk of statelessness plagues mother in South Africa

For 36 years, a mother's struggle to get South African nationality for herself and her four children continues – a concern that UNHCR is addressing.

21 Jun 2018

Live Blog: World Refugee Day events marked across Africa as displacement rises

From East to Central Africa, UNHCR is leading in celebrating the resilience of the millions of men, women and children forced to flee their homes.

20 Jun 2018

Live Blog: World Refugee Day events span the globe as displacement hits record

From Asia to the Americas, UNHCR is leading celebrations of the spirit and courage of women, men and children uprooted from their homes.

20 Jun 2018

Retired French couple take Sudanese refugee into their home

Catherine and Jean-Pierre provided a haven of peace and safety for a young man traumatized by the horrors of the "Jungle".

19 Jun 2018

Afghan swaps hardship of the "Jungle" for suburbs of Paris

Weary of the problems in the notorious Calais camp, Shir Bahadar accepted a volunteer's offer to move into her apartment.

19 Jun 2018

Forced displacement at record 68.5 million

UNHCR's annual Global Trends report shows an average of one person was displaced every two seconds in 2017, with developing countries most affected.

19 Jun 2018

Frenchman and Syrian bond over shared interest in cooking

A friend gave Lucien, a musician in his 50s, the idea of taking in a refugee. They quickly found they enjoyed discovering new dishes together.

19 Jun 2018

Vital support is helping thousands of refugees get primary health care in Tanzania

Over 300,000 refugees living in Tanzania are accessing crucial health services thanks to donor funding

19 Jun 2018

The UN Refugee Agency holds first Iftar interfaith evening in South Africa in support of refugees

With support from the private sector, special Iftar meal takes place in Pretoria to show solidarity for families displaced from their homes.

14 Jun 2018