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UNHCR deplores continued deportation of Myanmar asylum-seekers from Malaysia
25 Oct 2022 -
Refugee women take the lead in combating gender-based violence
24 Nov 2021 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 -
Refugee tailors switch to making face masks and protective gear
27 Apr 2020 Around the world, displaced artisans are stepping up a gear to supply face masks and protective equipment in desperately short supply. -
The Global Compact on Refugees, explained
13 Dec 2018 -
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
1 May 2018 -
Rohingya refugee beats the odds to get schooling in Malaysia
12 Jun 2017 Denied access to the national education system, Shamshidah is among refugee children attending informal schools in Malaysia where refugees have no legal status. -
Over 168,000 Rohingya likely fled Myanmar since 2012 - UNHCR report
3 May 2017 Study finds thousands of Rohingya fleeing violence and desperation have sought safety and stability in countries like Bangladesh and Malaysia in the last five years. -
A teacher from Syria empowers young refugees in Malaysia
17 Nov 2016 As a Palestinian in Damascus, Lujain received free education into adulthood. Now she is sharing her love of learning in Kuala Lumpur. -
Somali student proves it's never too late to learn in Malaysia
15 Sep 2016 Nawa first stepped into a classroom at age 16, but caught up quickly. Now 20, she is getting ready for university and setting an example for other refugees.