Stories
Fighting water scarcity in Cox's Bazar refugee camps
Minhaj Uddin Ahmed explains how UNHCR has stepped up efforts in Bangladesh to address the massive water and sanitation needs of Rohingya refugees and their hosts.
Thousands of asylum-seekers moved off Greek islands
As winter bites, UNHCR helps the Greek government move vulnerable asylum-seekers from reception centres on the Aegean Islands to shelter on the mainland.
Kigali sees economic sense in helping refugee entrepreneurs
Support scheme in Rwandan capital and elsewhere sees refugee businesses including Burundian-owned LPG store create 2,600 new jobs countrywide.
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.
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.
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.