Eritrean minors reunited with mother after eight-year odyssey
Eritrean refugees Kedija, 15, and Yonas, 12, survived kidnapping, detention, and a failed sea crossing before finally rejoining their mother in Switzerland.
12-year-old South Sudanese refugee girl dreams of future
A Dream to Heal Suffering It’s hard to imagine how a 12-year-old girl, forced to flee South Sudan after losing her family to conflict, can speak with courage and drive to relieve the suffering ...
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.
Shaped by Syria’s war, 7-year-old finds new path in exile
Consequences of seven-year conflict represent colossal human tragedy, says UN refugee chief, blaming continued violence on failure of political will.
UNHCR’s Grandi appalled at suffering of civilians in Syria
Consequences of seven-year conflict represent colossal human tragedy, says UN refugee chief, blaming continued violence on failure of political will.
The sweetest welcome: Syrian refugees bring taste of home to Canada
Bahjat Joubi and Adel Sakkal dream of creating a successful business inspired by both their Syrian roots and the warm welcome they have received in Canada.
A tough road north for Central American children
Fleeing gang violence in El Salvador and Honduras, children risk abuse, smugglers and drug cartels in a desperate trek in search of safety. Nine-year-old Carlos and four-year-old Susana sit on the banks of the ...
Refugee girls beat the odds with education in Kenya
Providing refugee children and adolescents with an education wherever they find safety is a core humanitarian service, yet many do not have the opportunity. Esther, 18, did not attend school from late 2008 through ...