Stories

Clean water brings life, and hope, to refugees and hosts in Uganda

A solar-powered water facility is saving lives in refugee settlements and host communities that previously suffered shortages.

Afghan children learn side by side with Iranian peers

An exemplary policy in Iran lets Afghan children attend public school, whether they are registered refugees, passport holders or even undocumented.

Asylum-seeker in Greece speaks out about the violence that upended her life

On her way home from work, a woman in Cameroon was attacked and raped by a pack of strangers. Now seeking asylum in Greece, she is raising her voice to help others.

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The Global Refugee Forum - how can you help refugees?

At the Global Refugee Forum countries, companies and a range of other actors will make their pledge to help refugees. So what can you do? As an individual there are a number of actions you can take.

Cash assistance gives refugees the power of choice

UNHCR is expanding cash-based assistance so that the millions of people that it serves can meet their needs in dignity, are protected and can become more resilient.

Turkey scholarship lets star Syrian student pursue dentistry dream

After fleeing Aleppo in 2013, Sidra's dream of studying dentistry became a reality thanks to her own determination and Turkey's support for refugee 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 refugees, giving them a platform to share their feelings and experiences.

Displaced Central Africans wait for life to begin again

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi listens to internally displaced people in Bambari and calls for a redoubled effort to help them go home.