Mohamad Fakih gives a voice to the displaced people of Central America
During his recent visit to Mexico, the CEO of Paramount Fine Foods found resilient people from the North of Central America (NCA) region.
UNHCR welcomes commitment by Central American states and Mexico to address forced displacement
UNHCR welcomes the commitment by Central American countries and Mexico to strengthen their efforts to address forced displacement in their region.
Getting your life back in Mexico after fleeing gang violence
A rapidly increasing number of women, children and men from the North of Central America are finding in Mexico the opportunity to be safe and rebuild their life. Has Canada a role to play?
Young Salvadoran works to protect his community from gang violence
A small business owner, Jose protects his community from gang violence in El Salvador by helping others regain control in their lives.
UN Refugee Chief in Mexico hears stories of hope and despair from Central American refugees, calls for more support for refugee response
During a four-day visit to Mexico, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited an innovative programme to integrate refugees.
UN Refugee Chief praises Mexico’s support for refugees
As Central Americans’ asylum claims soar 231 per cent in less than one year, Filippo Grandi visits Mexico and calls for further resources.
Ground-breaking programme reunites families, reignites hope
UNHCR’s ‘holistic’ integration project helps refugees find jobs, education, homes and help towards naturalization.
Trans woman defies danger to champion LGBTI rights in El Salvador
Bianka Rodríguez of El Salvador named regional winner for the Americas for the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award, champions the transgender community’s rights.
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.
El Salvador joins regional effort to address forced displacement in Central America
UNHCR welcomes El Salvador’s decision to join a regional initiative that aims to better address forced displacement in and from Central America