Refugee women take the lead in combating gender-based violence
Forcibly displaced women are often best placed to lead interventions on gender-based violence and other issues affecting their communities. All they need is support and resources
A refugee tailor in Kuala Lumpur gives back to the community
Afghan Refugees: Stories of hope, strength, and resilience
Empowering Afghan women through education
Afghan Refugees: Stories of hope, strength, and resilience
Coping with COVID-19: Online support group provides emotional lifeline for refugee women
Creating a safe space for refugee women to seek support mental health support in a time of COVID-19.
SUHAKAM, UNHCR renew commitment to promote and protect refugee rights
Under this renewed agreement, in addition to improving the situation for this population, both organisations will jointly work on heightening collaboration with Government ministries and agencies, as well as civil society.
UNHCR continues supporting Malaysia's national vaccination programme, including in sharing refugee population figures.
Refugee tailors switch to making face masks and protective gear
Around the world, displaced artisans are stepping up a gear to supply face masks and protective equipment in desperately short supply.
UNHCR thanks Indonesia and Malaysia for rescue and disembarkation of Rohingya refugees, calls on countries in the region to comply with maritime search and rescue obligations
Rohingya refugee beats the odds to get schooling in Malaysia
Denied access to the national education system, Shamshidah is among refugee children attending informal schools in Malaysia where refugees have no legal status.