UNHCR wins €1m prize for novel water tech in refugee camps

Affordable high-tech system allowing real-time monitoring of water provision and use in refugee settlements claims prestigious European Commission innovation prize.

Refugee Olympian Yiech Pur Biel named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

As South Sudan turns nine, its people remain committed to peace

Despite fears of an uncertain future, citizens of the world's youngest nation cling to the hope of a peaceful South Sudan.

UNHCR calls on South Sudan leaders to reinvigorate peace efforts on 9th anniversary of independence

Netflix releases Stateless, a new drama series produced by Cate Blanchett

Stateless, a powerful new show co-created and produced by the actor, director and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, explores what it means to lose your home, country and identity.

David Morrissey: 'I've seen the difference resettlement can make'

At the end of last year, UNHCR's Goodwill Ambassador David Morrissey travelled to Egypt, where he met refugees displaced from across the Middle East and Africa.

Cate Blanchett receives award for humanitarian work with UNHCR

Actor and director Cate Blanchett wins Variety award and honours Alessandra Morelli, representative in Niger for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

'Can everybody see me?' - Goodwill Ambassadors hold virtual meeting for refugees

Video chat shows companies how to back UNHCR's campaign to support refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cate Blanchett's 'Films of Hope' to watch on coronavirus lockdown

The actor, director and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador recommends six movies for homebound film-lovers during COVID-19 crisis.