Citizenship opens new world for stateless man from Georgia

After decades of frustration and broken dreams, Jirair has finally been recognized as a citizen of the country where he was born.

12 Feb 2018

2015 likely to break records for forced displacement - study

This year is on track to see worldwide forced displacement exceeding 60 million for the first time, UNHCR study of first half year data finds

18 Dec 2015

Syrian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon snared in poverty - study

Joint report by World Bank Group and UNHCR reveals widespread poverty and vulnerability.

16 Dec 2015

UNHCR and CHEP to improve delivery of life-saving refugee aid with supply chain study

Pallets and logistics are an essential part of any humanitarian emergency.

17 Sep 2015

After 23 years, still hoping for a better future

To ensure the voices of internally displaced people on voluntary return and other long-term solutions be heard, UNHCR commissioned an Intentions Survey among IDPs in Georgia.

30 Jun 2015

Statelessness: Young Georgian mother breaks a cycle of suffering

Olga feared that her baby son would become the third generation of her family living at the margins of society. But with UNHCR's help she has her life back and a future.

8 May 2015

UNHCR welcomes Georgia's accession to the 1954 Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons

29 Dec 2011

Georgia project leads the way for socio-economic integration of refugees

UNHCR and UNDP launch a project to ease the socio-economic integration of Chechen refugees in Georgia's Pankisi Gorge and support local development.

20 Dec 2010

Chechen refugee finds an outlet for his talent in Georgia's Pankisi Gorge

A UNHCR-funded income-generation project helps a former policeman and his wife to become self-sufficient as refugees in north-east Georgia.

29 Sep 2009