Stories
Vienna museum visit is part of refugees' self-help plan to settle in
Refugees have formed their own organization to help them integrate fully into Austrian society.
Syrian refugees face harsh winter as funding falls short
UNHCR needs US$270 million to ensure that the most vulnerable Syrians uprooted by war do not go without vital protection and assistance this year.
New hope for pensioners struggling to survive in Ukraine
Landmark court ruling is expected to help restore state retirement benefits to elderly people caught up in Eastern Ukraine conflict.
Nansen Award finalist gives girls in Jordan a sporting chance
Reclaim Childhood promotes leadership skills and interaction between different refugee and local communities through participation in sport.
'Women of the World' helps refugees adjust to life in US
Founder Samira Harnish, an Iraqi immigrant, is named Nansen Award regional finalist from the Americas.
German mayor sets example of how to welcome refugees
Andreas Hollstein and his town of Altena are the Europe finalists for UNHCR's annual Nansen Award.
Rights campaigner fights for Thailand's stateless peoples
Tuenjai Deetes has been nominated as the Asian finalist in UNHCR's Nansen Refugee Awards.
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.
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.