Central African Republic villagers share what little they have with refugees

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is supporting the refugees who fled an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

13 Oct 2020

Food cuts in the DRC severely impact refugees

UNHCR and WFP have sounded the alarm on the impact of food shortages on refugees in the DRC, after food cuts of up to 25 per cent.

15 Sep 2020

Despite COVID-19 school closures, refugees continue to study and sit for finals

From self-studies, outdoor classes to broadcast lessons, concerted efforts by teachers, communities, governments and UNHCR are helping displaced students study and take their finals.

11 Sep 2020

Central African refugees make soap to help fight COVID-19

In northern DRC, refugees from the Central African Republic are finding ways to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic while improving their livelihoods.

28 Aug 2020

UNHCR and WFP warn refugees in Africa face hunger and malnutrition as COVID-19 worsens food shortages

9 Jul 2020

'Kangaroo care' helps refugee moms in eastern Cameroon save pre-term babies

Young mothers embrace simple, but effective way to save lives through joint UNHCR-Gates Foundation initiative.

27 Apr 2020

Across West Africa dual challenge of conflict and coronavirus threatens millions of people

COVID-19-related border closures, fragile health services exacerbate challenge in region grappling with one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.

17 Apr 2020

UNHCR seeks international solidarity for refugees and hosts in Sudan

14 Jan 2020

Cameroonian football star Alex Song champions education for Central African refugees

Song talks to young refugees at camps for people displaced by conflict in the Central African Republic

21 Dec 2019