Stories
Isabel Allende brings refugee story to life in new novel
The bestselling Chilean writer was once a refugee herself. Concern for the displaced is at the heart of her latest novel.
Sudanese provides safe haven to fellow refugees in Libya
Having arrived in Tripoli 17 years ago, Osman has provided shelter and support to more than 200 refugees as part of UNHCR scheme to assist the most vulnerable.
New shelter eases monsoon threat for young Rohingya family
After fleeing for their lives to the world's largest refugee settlement, young parents lived in fear of heavy rains and landslides before move to new home on stilts.
Refugee pushes through pain to make history in Tokyo Marathon
Despite battling cramp and fatigue, first ever refugee athlete to compete as an elite runner in the Tokyo Marathon crosses the finish line to win hearts and minds.
Syrian entrepreneur finds her niche in Berlin, catering to a hungry city
She came to Germany as a refugee. Now her firm is bringing Syrian food to high-tech clients like Facebook and Cisco.
Football star Salah scores goal as first Ambassador for Instant Network Schools
The programme developed by UNHCR and Vodafone Foundation aims to give refugee and host country students access to high-quality digital education.
Barobi Family Makeover: New home offers new hope for Congolese family
American reality TV series, HGTV's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," helps a community build a dream home so a family can build its future.
Vulnerable asylum-seekers struggle to access medical care on overcrowded Greek islands
With more than 18,000 people now living at a site built for 2,200, UNHCR urges Greek authorities to take emergency steps to improve conditions at Moria reception centre.
Ethiopian refugees in Kenya make an emotional return home
Dozens of refugees return home to eastern Ethiopia from Kenya's Kakuma camp.