Stories

Joy to behold: Deaf children's choir warms hearts at Christmas

In Lebanon, children's choir featuring deaf Syrian refugees and locals and a 160-strong ensemble including refugee performers help to spread some seasonal cheer.

24 Dec 2018

UNHCR tent-fashion collaboration pitches up at the Queen's home

Artist and Designer Professor Helen Storey announced as Za'atari's first ever Artist in Residence at a royal reception. Helen's project 'Dress for Our Time,' supported by UNHCR, will continue to find ways to empower women and girls in Za'atari by nurturing entrepreneurship, creativity and independence through fashion and design.

21 Dec 2018

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.

21 Dec 2018

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.

21 Dec 2018

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.

20 Dec 2018

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.

19 Dec 2018

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.

19 Dec 2018

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.

18 Dec 2018

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.

18 Dec 2018