From refugee camp to McGill student: Canadian sponsorship program makes a dream come true
How one girl went from being a refugee in Malawi to a student at a Canadian university.
UNHCR Press Release: Syria conflict at 7 years is “a colossal human tragedy”
In this press release on the seventh anniversary of the Syrian War, Filippo Grandi reflects on the relentless suffering of Syrian civilians, and UNHCR’s relief efforts.
How Honduran street violence threatens children’s education
Intimidation by Honduras’ notorious mara gangs makes going to school so dangerous some parents keep their teenagers at home. Intimidation by street gangs in the violent areas of Honduran towns and cities is a ...
Through the Eyes of a Refugee
Being legally blind hasn’t stopped a young Syrian refugee from embracing a new life in Canada. For someone who’s only 22, Hany Al Moulia has faced more than a lifetime of challenges. He’s legally ...
Ending Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) – UNHCR Acts
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a violation of human rights. It denies the human dignity of the individual and hurts human development. UNHCR is committed to ending all forms of SGBV by working ...
Syrian student flees guns, earns study place in Turkey
Would-be chemical engineer Rawan Batal learned Turkish and gained a university place in the central Anatolia province of Konya. The armed men knocking at the door said they just wanted to talk about a ...
Rohingya refugee shines at Malaysia learning centre
At age 15, Ishak bears the weight of his family’s expectations. He’s overcome racial discrimination and the additional challenges of his refugee status to become a school football star, a straight-A student and possibly ...
Somali refugee student proves it’s never too late to learn
For most of her life, Nawa watched as other children went to school. As a refugee, and a girl at that, she was told there was no place for her to learn in the ...