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'I am you and you are me': UNHCR staff draw on first-hand knowledge of displacement
On World Humanitarian Day, we talked to three colleagues whose own experience of being forced to flee their homes inspires and informs their work.
'It's up to us!' says NBA basketball star Wenyen Gabriel on visit to South Sudan homeland
The former refugee and Los Angeles Lakers' power forward returned to his home country for the first time with a message of hope for those displaced by floods and conflict.
Five things you should know about Afghanistan
Over the past year, parts of Afghanistan have become safer, but the country is in the grip of a humanitarian crisis.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff releases new album titled 'Refugees'
With its message of peace, love and humanity, 'Refugees' is also a call to action.
New York market serves up food that showcases the city's rich cultural heritage
Many of the nearly 100 vendors at the Queens Night Market have refugee backgrounds.
Ukrainian village torn apart by war begins long process of rebuilding
After deadly attacks left much of rural Nalyvaikivka in ruins, UNHCR is helping local families with temporary housing and construction materials as they look to rebuild.
Moldovan GBV shelter offers safety and a community for refugees from Ukraine
When war engulfed Ukraine, Casa Marioarei – a 20-year-old organization in neighbouring Moldova's capital – opened its doors to welcome vulnerable women and children forced to flee their homes.
Jordan's Za'atari refugee camp: 10 facts at 10 years
Opened on 28 July 2012 and still home to 80,000 people, Za'atari refugee camp has become a symbol of the long-running Syrian refugee crisis.
First UNITY Cup shows the power of football to connect refugees and hosts
Tournament featuring teams of female and male refugee and amateur national players highlights the role of sport in empowering displaced people and connecting them to their new communities.