Stories

Rights campaigner fights for Thailand's stateless peoples

Tuenjai Deetes has been nominated as the Asian finalist in UNHCR's Nansen Refugee Awards.

10 Sep 2018

Afghan refugees share hopes and fears with UN refugee and relief chiefs

In visit to Pakistan, UNHCR's Filippo Grandi and OCHA's Mark Lowcock urge more investment in refugee-hosting areas and highlight need for greater stability in Afghanistan.

9 Sep 2018

Friends ripped apart by Ethiopian violence rebuild their lives together

After clashes in south-western Ethiopia left over a million people displaced, many are now returning home to restart their lives in peace.

7 Sep 2018

In Afghanistan, UN refugee and relief chiefs call for urgent increase in international support

UNHCR's Filippo Grandi and OCHA's Mark Lowcock visit Kabul as the nation nears four decades of conflict and faces growing humanitarian needs.

6 Sep 2018

'Start by showing us that the peace is serious'

A delegation of South Sudanese refugees tells the country's leaders what they expect from revived peace talks in Sudan.

5 Sep 2018

Iran needs more help to support Afghan refugees - UNHCR chief

Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, commends progress in documentation, education, livelihoods and health for Afghans in Iran.

4 Sep 2018

Eritrean teen finds harmony after desperate journey to Europe

After fleeing home, 16-year-old Kokob found solace in music and safety in Europe.

3 Sep 2018

UNHCR chief meets Lebanese officials after three-country Syria tour

Filippo Grandi says that factors preventing voluntary refugee return must be addressed, and holds constructive discussions with senior Lebanese officials.

31 Aug 2018

Volker Türk explains the global compact on refugees

UNHCR protection head details how a new deal for refugees will help both refugees and host communities

30 Aug 2018