Stories from the United States

With refugee girls in Houston, Liza Koshy hears of survival, perseverance– and gratitude

Somali Bantu refugees offer new roots and bountiful harvest in Maine

Albuquerque New Mexico continues long tradition of welcoming refugees 

USA – Sokhita Sok, friend and sisters at her stand at Queens Night Market.

New York market serves up food that showcases the city's rich cultural heritage

USA – Sokhita Sok, friend and sisters at her stand at Queens Night Market.

Washington D.C. Soccer Program Connects Refugee Children with Sport

'I believe we can make change happen. We just need to do the work.'

Seeking safety at the United States-Mexico border 

Badge of Honor: This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Nga Vương-Sandoval celebrates her name, and her journey

United States. Black History Month

A refugee and advocate reflects on being a Black woman in the US 

Hawa Hassan and Mindy Kaling team up to make a Somali pasta dish on BuzzFeed Tasty

Lebanon. UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller meets Syrian refugees

Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller: five years with UNHCR

As coronavirus spreads, refugee doctors want to join the fight

Malaysia

Barbara Hendricks reflects on half a lifetime helping refugees

Jordan. Children's reading advocate wins Nansen Middle East regional prize

Jordanian scientist finds winning formula to get kids reading

United States. Changing hearts and minds in America's heartlands

UNHCR welcomes U.S. plan to increase refugee resettlement

United States. Chess wunderkind

Meet the young champion soaring to the top of the chess world

Every little act of kindness will be remembered

Former Iranian refugee represents the United States as karate world champion

Haitian Refugee Accomplishes a Lifelong Dream of Opening a Restaurant

In Utah, a fashion show brings awareness to the strength of refugee women

United States. With Love from Central America – Honduran finds new beginning

"I thought I was going to die"

Former Somali refugee inspires children with illustrated book

UNHCR Ambassador Ben Stiller tells U.S. Congress: Syrian refugees still need support

United States. UN member states reach historic deal for refugees

Refugee and immigrant girls from 19 countries unite their voices in one choir

United States. Resettled Congolese refugee now principal of Wyoming school

From child refugee in Mozambique to school principal in the United States

United States. 2018 Nansen Award Regional Finalist Samira Harnish

'Women of the World' helps refugees adjust to life in US

United States. 2018 Nansen Award Regional Finalist Samira Harnish

In Maine, resettled Sudanese refugee gives back to the community that gave her hope

Arkansan Coby Cogbill, once very suspicious of refugees and immigrants, becomes close friends with Congo refugee, Majidi Al Shabani, who was relocated to Fayetteville, Arkansas about a year a ago after living in a refugee camp in Namibia for 17 years. Cogbill now actively supports refugees in Arkans

This Land is Your Land 

Arkansan Coby Cogbill, once very suspicious of refugees and immigrants, becomes close friends with Congo refugee, Majidi Al Shabani, who was relocated to Fayetteville, Arkansas about a year a ago after living in a refugee camp in Namibia for 17 years. Cogbill now actively supports refugees in Arkans

The Rockefellers have always believed in welcoming refugees. 

Q&A: Jewish agency in US marks 130 years of protecting the persecuted