Stories
Dressing to impress gives lift to refugees in South Sudan
Amid ration cuts, more than one million items of clothing donated by retailers Gap Inc. and Hanes bring a welcome boost to refugees and hosts in South Sudan.
Refugee Parliament gives a voice to people forced to flee
Refugees living in Switzerland have organized a platform to advocate for their rights.
Deir-ez-Zor residents find help to rebuild lives from the city's ruins
After years of fighting destroyed much of eastern Syria's largest city and displaced hundreds of thousands of residents, UNHCR is helping families get back on their feet.
More support needed as Syrian refugees reach breaking point
With no work and struggling to cope amid Lebanon's economic crisis, a Syrian refugee family are relying on their 10-year-old daughter's meagre income to stay afloat.
Hopeful Central African refugees return home from DR Congo
After fleeing violence and spending years living in camps, UNHCR is easing the route home for thousands of refugees from CAR who are choosing to return to safer areas.
Cloud of uncertainty starts to lift for Ukrainian sisters fleeing war
Antonina and Natasha arrived in Slovakia without a plan. By evening, with help from UNHCR, they have a place to stay and hope for the future.
UNHCR's Grandi meets Cameroonians displaced by conflict over scarce resources
After water scarcity driven by climate change sparked deadly clashes in Cameroon's Far North, UN High Commissioner for Refugees calls for reconciliation and more help for those affected.
Refugees samba in Rio's famed Carnival parade to celebrate Brazilian openness
As special guests of the Salgueiro samba school, refugees showed off their fancy footwork and strengthened bonds with the country that has welcomed them.
Repaired Benghazi home brings comfort after loss and displacement
Rehabilitation scheme helps people return home and rebuild their lives in Benghazi, which hosts the largest number of returnees and families displaced by conflict in eastern Libya.