In Italy, scholarship gives South Sudanese refugee fresh chance

The UWC Refugee Initiative hopes to double number of scholarships it currently offers to refugees to at least 100.

16 Nov 2017

Harnessing citizens' goodwill can help solve refugee crisis

UNHCR holds talks on how to share responsibility more fairly, as part of a process to draw up a global compact on refugees.

15 Nov 2017

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

From Syria to Safety

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador David Morrissey follows the progress of a Syrian refugee family resettled from dire conditions in Lebanon to safety in Britain.

9 Nov 2017

Madagascar's Karana people still awaiting nationality

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

9 Nov 2017