Uganda launches major refugee verification operation

With the support of UNHCR, government officials are using biometric data to verify more than 1 million refugees in the country.

2 Mar 2018

'Tusk force' set up to protect refugees and elephants in Bangladesh

UNHCR and the International Union for Conservation of Nature are working together to mitigate incidents between elephants and humans in the world's largest refugee settlement.

2 Mar 2018

Children face new perils in Ugandan refugee settlements

Dozens of unaccompanied or separated children fleeing the war in South Sudan have arrived in Uganda every day.

27 Feb 2018

Bangladeshi farmers shelter Rohingya refugees

Witnessing the plight of refugees from Myanmar, smallholders have given them land to build temporary shelters and start over.

27 Feb 2018

Ukraine conflict hits home for elderly couple

Sergei and his wife were forced to dismantle a shell that hit their home, amidst a conflict that has internally displaced over 1.5 million people.

26 Feb 2018

Refugee family renews century-old ties on Crete

After fleeing the conflict in Syria with his family, Ahmed has rediscovered his roots on the Greek island of Crete.

23 Feb 2018

Uprooted refugees plant trees to rebuild Uganda's forests

Refugees, Ugandans and their government are working together to save the environment.

23 Feb 2018

Eritrean finds home in Italy after trauma in Libya

Asmorom is one of around 80 refugees who undertook the dangerous journey to Europe via Libya, after being relocated by Israel.

21 Feb 2018

German scheme eases refugee teachers back into class

A ground-breaking programme at Potsdam University makes use of the skills and talents of newcomers.

21 Feb 2018