Stories

UNHCR cash provides lifeline for Yemeni war displaced

Distribution of US$33 million so far this year is helping 150,000 people pay for food, shelter and medicine.

26 Oct 2018

Lone children among most vulnerable in human 'caravan'

UNHCR is providing shelter, food and other assistance to Honduran refugees and migrants in Guatemala and southern Mexico.

24 Oct 2018

Angelina Jolie calls for more international support for Venezuelan refugees in Peru

The UNHCR Special Envoy visits Peru to assess the humanitarian needs of Venezuelan refugees and their hosts.

23 Oct 2018

'I have to live with the unpredictability - and I love it'

UNHCR has more than 11,500 staff, most of whom are based in the field. Meet Massoumeh Farman Farmaian, who coordinates on emergency responses.

21 Oct 2018

Airlift delivers shelter for Indonesia quake survivors

UNHCR flies tents to Balikpapan for distribution to survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that left 80,000 out of their homes.

19 Oct 2018

German opera company puts refugees in the spotlight

How a Syrian drama student found himself performing on stage in Verdi's 'Don Carlos'.

19 Oct 2018

Syrian lifeguard helps save others in peril on the Greek coast

Obada "Ibo" Al-Nassar, saved from the sea himself two years ago, joined in the rescue operation when the Greek coastal resort of Mati was engulfed by deadly wildfires.

17 Oct 2018

Centre proves a haven for special needs children uprooted by conflict

Forced to flee eastern Ukraine, one woman decided to open her own treatment centre for internally displaced special needs children.

16 Oct 2018

UNHCR chief calls for regional response to Venezuelan refugee and migrant crisis

At the end of his mission to assess the regional impact of Venezuelans leaving their country, Filippo Grandi commits to more cooperation with host governments.

16 Oct 2018