Families struggle for survival during Afghanistan's coldest winter in a decade

For families living on the brink, cash and other support from UNHCR are a lifeline this winter.

2 Feb 2023

UNHCR's Grandi 'appalled' by destruction after six-day Ukraine visit

UN Refugee Agency chief warns humanitarian needs in the country remain acute and funding must be sustained and expanded.

27 Jan 2023

First Christmas in exile for Ukrainian refugees in Poland

As Ukrainian refugees celebrate Orthodox Christmas on 7 January, the new year brings more uncertainty.

6 Jan 2023

Ukrainian family finds a home away from home in Moldova

Business owners Nadejda and Vitalie converted their office space into a shelter for refugees, including six-year-old Veronika and her family from Odesa.

3 Jun 2022

Ukrainian refugees find warm welcome in neighbouring Moldova

While many move on, Olga and her children are among 100,000 Ukrainians staying in Moldova, where people and the authorities are offering support with help from UNHCR.

18 May 2022

UNHCR redoubles its aid inside Ukraine and the region

8 Apr 2022

Cash offers a lifeline to refugees from Ukraine arriving in Poland

Cash assistance is allowing refugees from Ukraine to make their own decisions about what they need most after arriving in Poland and other countries in the region.

1 Apr 2022

Displaced families in Kabul caught in downward spiral

Months after fleeing to Afghanistan's capital, aid is the only lifeline for many displaced families trying to survive a winter of soaring unemployment and food costs.

16 Dec 2021

UNHCR restarts operation to help return of refugees from the Central African Republic

26 Oct 2021