For Valentin, statelessness meant 'a lifetime proving I exist'

After a 12-year legal battle, a young man from North Macedonia has finally received a nationality and can start building the life he always dreamed of.

Stateless Rohingya continue to struggle for survival in Myanmar

Five years after 700,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh, and a decade after intercommunal violence rocked Rakhine State, those who remain live in a state of limbo.

Syrian musician and his dog reunited after journey to safety in Belgium

Bassel arrived in Belgium without his constant companion Stella, but through the warmth of strangers they were reunited.

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff releases new album titled 'Refugees'

With its message of peace, love and humanity, 'Refugees' is also a call to action.

UNHCR applauds Liberia for removing gender discrimination from its nationality law

UNHCR lauds Philippines' accession to 1961 statelessness convention

Stateless girl in Croatia dreams of having "papers"

Without documents proving her nationality, nine-year-old Medina risks being excluded from education, health care and travel.

Children, long-term refugees among population at risk of statelessness in Horn of Africa

Without documents, women at high risk of gender-based violence

UNHCR is advocating for women and girls in South Africa to acquire identity documents which can help reduce the risk of statelessness, and physical and psychological abuse.