Stories
Syrian refugee baker rises to the challenge in Germany
A bakery owner transforms lives by offering training and employment opportunities to refugees and asylum-seekers.
Refugee and immigrant girls from 19 countries unite their voices in one choir
Pihcintu is more than a choir – it has been a second family for over 300 girls and young women who found safety in the United States.
Syrian family among millions relying on aid to survive winter
In northern Jordan, Syrian refugee Hilal relies on assistance to get his family through the harsh winter, with millions more in the region needing similar help.
Global cities take the lead in welcoming refugees
Civic leaders attending a key meeting in Geneva set out the positive contributions that refugees are making to cities worldwide.
From child refugee in Mozambique to school principal in the United States
Resettlement gave Bertine Bahige a new chance in life. The former Congolese refugee would have never imagined he would one day call Wyoming home.
UN refugee chief welcomes cities' support for refugees
At a key meeting in Geneva, Filippo Grandi welcomed the role of cities in leading the shift towards a more open and inclusive approach to refugees.
Funding shortfall leaves South Sudanese refugees at risk
Aid agencies call for urgent support to meet the needs of over 2.2 million South Sudanese refugees – including women overcoming trauma and children missing out on an education.
São Paulo helps refugees find their feet in Brazil
The largest city in the Americas not only welcomes refugees and migrants, but also helps them find work and regain their autonomy.
States reach historic deal for refugees and commit to more effective, fairer response
UN General Assembly agrees on an innovative global framework to better serve the forcibly displaced and their host communities.