Turning weeds into energy in Ethiopia
A cooperative of Somali refugees and Ethiopian host community, supported by the IKEA Foundation, turn invasive weeds into energy
UNHCR welcomes Somalia’s ratification of the Kampala Convention
Somalia’s ratification of a key convention to protect internally displaced people in Africa is a landmark achievement for the country.
UNHCR flies in relief for Somalis cut off by flooding
Monday’s delivery of humanitarian supplies will be the first of many to support Somalia, which has experienced its worst flooding in years.
Somali refugees return home from Yemen in latest UNHCR-facilitated departure
More than 4,800 Somali refugees have now returned home from Yemen since UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, commenced an Assisted Spontaneous Return programme.
As drought compounds security woes, Somalis flee to Ethiopia
Crop failures, livestock die-offs, and Al-Shabab extortion demands are driving thousands of farmers and pastoralists to abandon their lands and seek refuge.
UNHCR warns of growing climate-related displacement in Somalia
Ahead of World Environment Day tomorrow, UNHCR is calling for urgent additional support to help people affected and displaced by drought in Somalia.
Former Somali refugee inspires children with illustrated book
Former Somali refugee Habso Mohamud grew up in a refugee camp in Kenya and has something to say to children around the world: “We are the agents of change.”
The two tragedies that struck Christchurch: A reflection by UNHCR’s Richard Towle
Rick Towle, UNHCR’s Deputy Director in New York, reflects on the two tragedies that have struck Christchurch, including its refugee families, in the past decade.
Once his only option, running is now Somali refugee’s passion
Inspired by former refugee and Olympic champion Mo Farah, Sumali refugee Guled joined a running club in his adopted Cairo and began chasing his dreams.
Conflict in Somalia forced long-lost relatives to flee decades apart
An unexpected connection brought long-lost relatives and refugees from Somalia, Ali Wasuge and Iqra Ali Gaal, together in Canada