Global forced displacement tops 70 million
UN Refugee Chief calls for ‘redoubled’ solidarity as annual Global Trends report shows displacement doubled in 20 years.
Eight years on, Syrian refugees weigh thorny question of return
Abdulhay, like the war in Syria, is eight years old. His family are among the millions of refugees wondering what their future holds.
When a child becomes a parent
In the absence of parents, many refugee children barely old enough to know how to light a fire, are forced to act as father and mother to even younger, grief-stricken children.
From War in Syria to Cannes and Oscars’ Red Carpets
Zain was attending Cannes for the leading role he played in the movie “Capharnaum”, which won the Grand Jury Prize.
UN convoy supports vulnerable, displaced people in Rukban
The United Nations with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent are carrying out the largest humanitarian convoy to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to the people at Rukban makeshift settlement.
Refugee children want to “feel like human beings” again
In a camp where most refugees are children and many are orphans, finding happiness is easier than you think.
Iran helps Afghan refugees to survive and thrive
Esfahan/Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran
Shih Wing Ching Visits Refugees in Iran with UNHCR – UNHCR Iran Mission Media Gathering
UNHCR is honoured to have received many years of generous support and contribution from the Founder of Shih Wing Ching Foundation, Mr. Shih Wing Ching. In November 2018, UNHCR arranged a visiting tour to Iran for Mr. Shih together with his wife. On 13th December 2018,...
South Sudan: When Bullets Fly
There is no time to think when gunfire erupts. Especially when you are a 12-year-old child.