Stories
Surging violence in Nigeria drives thousands across borders
Some 15,000 people have been forced to flee into neighbouring Chad and Cameroon as conflict in Nigeria's restive Borno State escalates.
Berlin bus job puts Syrian refugee in the driver's seat
Transport chiefs in Germany's capital are training refugees to drive buses, addressing a shortage of drivers and integrating newcomers.
Join global challenge to match refugees' billion-mile journey
UNHCR's 1 Billion Miles to safety campaign calls on runners, walkers and cyclists to dedicate their miles in solidarity with families uprooted by war and persecution.
Central American women find safety and strength in mural painting
An art project helps female asylum seekers from El Salvador and Honduras become more aware of their rights and discover a new family in Mexico.
Syrian refugee strives to make a splash at Tokyo Olympics
After fleeing war for safety, Eid Aljazairli has found his feet in London and dreams of swimming for Team Refugees at next Summer Games.
Refugees get a chance to start over in style in Jakarta
An Indonesian fashion entrepreneur's project to provide training and empower refugees aims to create new opportunities.
Yazidi doctor brings former ISIS captives' souls back to life
Having treated more than a thousand Yazidi women who escaped captivity, gynaecologist dedicates herself to helping them rebuild their shattered lives.
Syrian refugee makes an impression at Croatian printer
Anass is one of several refugees using his skills at Croatia's oldest printing company.
Storm flooding brings misery to Syrian refugees in Lebanon
One dead and more than 11,000 affected by days of heavy rain and high winds from Storm Norma, with hundreds of refugees forced to abandon their homes.