For one man, fifth exile from north-east Syria drains all hope
Mustafa has fled to Iraq five times since the start of the Syria crisis, but having lost his home in the latest violence he fears for their future.
Syrian rose farmer uses skills to graft new life in Lebanon
With a bag of seeds and a lifetime of knowledge, Syrian refugee Salem has regrown his flowers in Lebanon to provide his family with a vital income.
First solo flight shows sky’s the limit for refugees
Four years ago Maya Ghazal fled the fighting in Syria. Now a trainee pilot, she’s advocating for opportunities for refugees at the Global Refugee Forum.
Cash assistance gives refugees the power of choice
UNHCR is expanding cash assistance so that the millions of people that it serves can meet their needs in dignity and become more resilient.
Turkey scholarship lets star Syrian student pursue dentistry dream
After fleeing Aleppo, Sidra’s dream of studying dentistry became a reality thanks to her own determination and Turkey’s support for higher education.
US producer helps Syrian singer give voice to her dreams
An American music producer has traveled to Lebanon to record an album with Syrian refugees, giving them a platform to share their feelings and experiences.
Basque community opens its doors to welcome family from Syria
Spanish volunteers help a grieving Syrian refugee family start life anew in the Basque region. This community sponsorship program is the first in Spain.
Winter adds to fears of Syrians fleeing conflict in north-east
Residents of Bardarash camp in Iraq brace for harsh weather as US$222m needed to help millions of displaced Syrians and Iraqis survive winter.
Winter preparations for Syrian refugees and displaced in full swing
UNHCR estimates that some 3.8 million Syrian and Iraqi refugees are in need of additional assistance this winter in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt.
UNHCR and Turkey discuss voluntary repatriation of Syrian refugees
Discussions on the voluntary repatriation of Syrian refugees took place today in Geneva between the respective teams of UNHCR and the Turkish government.