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'I want all Shona women to see that they can be anything they want'

Over 18,000 stateless people in Kenya struggle to access basic services as they lack official identity documents. A young woman has made history as the first stateless Shona woman to make it to university.

In Liverpool, a law clinic keeps fighting to support stateless people

Cash aid brings relief to Libyan families uprooted by clashes

After fighting in Tripoli twice drove Hanan and her children from their homes, they finally found refuge in an unfinished building before receiving financial help from UNHCR.

Space, shelter and scarce resources – coping with COVID-19

As the pandemic surges, data visualization shows how displaced people have to contend with extreme overcrowding and limited access to basics such as soap and water.

'This has had Such a Ripple Effect': Volunteers Help Syrian Family Rebuild in Liverpool

'Tables have turned' as refugees offer support to sponsors during pandemic

Syrian Families Find a Warm Welcome in West Wales

Refugee Family Gives Back by Cooking Meals for Cardigan Care Workers helping fight COVID-19

Young artists drew a world where kindness defeats COVID-19 – We animated it

UNHCR asked youth to draw in solidarity with refugees amid the pandemic. We received 2,000 drawings from 100 countries, chose seven and brought them to life.

As coronavirus spreads, refugee doctors want to join the fight

Trained medics working as cashiers and wait staff want their qualifications recognized so they can save lives in the pandemic.

Venezuelan counsellors offer fellow refugees 'psychological first aid'

In Peru, Venezuelan mental health professionals are reaching out to the diaspora with remote sessions to help them cope in the coronavirus pandemic.