Surviving devastation: The aftermath of Cyclones Idai and Kenneth
On March 14, 2019, Cyclone Idai’s landfall in Mozambique wreaked havoc with strong winds and flood waters covering more than 3,000 square kilometres.
Nicaraguan professionals seek safety in Costa Rica
Nicaraguan doctors, lawyers and professors are among professionals forced to flee their Central American homeland for doing their jobs.
New UNHCR evacuation of refugees from Libya to Italy, as Tripoli fighting continues
A group of 98 vulnerable refugees have been today evacuated out of Libya to Italy, the third direct humanitarian evacuation to the country this year.
Separated by conflict, Central African cousins long to learn together again
Gothier and Prince-Bonheur grew up together but conflict separated them. While Gothier was able to resume his studies, Prince remains in exile.
In a trek to safety, Venezuelans take on mountain peaks on foot
Untold numbers of Venezuelans traverse the pass as they trek hundreds of kilometres in search of safety in Colombia and beyond.
Venezuelan refugee’s dreams of becoming a doctor on hold as she struggles to provide for her family
While many Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Colombia have enrolled in school, without the right papers their futures are at risk
‘Situation of Venezuelan refugees and migrants needs greater global attention’
The number of Venezuelan refugees and migrants has now reached 4.3 million and is growing by the day.
Hellish journey over for young woman rescued from the Mediterranean
An asylum-seeker allowed to disembark from the Open Arms rescue vessel on the Italian island of Lampedusa recalls the horror of her journey.
Months on, humanitarian needs still high in DR Congo
UNHCR is concerned about thousands who have fled brutal attacks in the Ituri province of the DRC, where humanitarian access remains extremely limited.
UN Refugee Chief calls for more engagement in areas of Brazil hosting Venezuelans
UNHCR Chief, Filippo Grandi, concluded a four-day visit to Brazil with an urgent appeal for increased international engagement in the communities hosting Venezuelans