Stories

Citizenship opens new world for stateless man from Georgia

After decades of frustration and broken dreams, Jirair has finally been recognized as a citizen of the country where he was born.

12 Feb 2018

Iraqi refugee musician finds a sympathetic ear in Brussels

Hussein Rassim missed the beloved instrument he left behind, until a crowdfunding appeal raised enough for a replacement.

8 Feb 2018

Brazilian NGO helps refugees get back on career ladder

A UNHCR partner organization helps steer refugees through the complex process of certifying their professional qualifications.

7 Feb 2018

French scholarship scheme gives hope to Syrian refugees

Young Syrians receive chance to study in France thanks to a pioneering assistance programme launched by a regional government and two universities.

7 Feb 2018

Surgery restores hearing and hope to young Syrian brothers

After seeing viral video of Syrian refugees Mohamed and Issam, Kuwaiti Red Crescent funds life-changing operations to allow them to hear for the first time.

1 Feb 2018

Learning language key to integration, say young refugees

Language tuition is a cornerstone of the Czech government's policy to integrate refugees.

30 Jan 2018

Registration drive brings indigenous families out of the shadows

A joint registration campaign by Costa Rica and Panama is helping thousands of Ngäbe-Buglé at risk of statelessness to gain access to health care and education.

29 Jan 2018

Cash-strapped camp hospitals struggle to save lives in Tanzania

Hospital in Nyarugusu refugee camp provides a lifeline not only for thousands of refugees, but also for Tanzanians who live nearby.

25 Jan 2018

Refugees and asylum-seekers in Austria help to feed the poor

Meet the volunteers at a food bank that fights waste and distributes leftover food to the poor.

24 Jan 2018