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Hope and anxiety as Congolese refugees return home from Angola
6 Feb 2020 UNHCR is supporting thousands of displaced Congolese to return from exile as relative calm returns to their homeland. -
After decades in the shadows, stateless activist says 'finally I exist'
7 Oct 2019 Actress and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett interviews statelessness activist Maha Mamo about her 30-year-push to belong. -
Death threats and disease drive more Venezuelans to flee
21 May 2019 UNHCR calls on states to allow refugees and migrants from Venezuela to access safety, as security and humanitarian situation worsens in their country. -
Nigeria wins second Refugees World Cup title in Brazil
28 Sep 2017 Sixteen teams with a total of 250 players took part in the annual football knock-out tournament in São Paulo. -
UNHCR delivers food and relief items to DRC refugees in Angola
12 May 2017 Prosperous farmer is grateful to escape DRC violence that has caused over 20,000 to flee. -
Skin markings save farmer escaping DRC violence
5 May 2017 Tribal tattooing helps woman flee militia rampage in Kasai province, which has driven close to 20,000 people to seek refuge in neighbouring Angola. -
Historic Olympics come to an end in style for Team Refugees
22 Aug 2016 Glittering ceremony marks close of Rio2016 as IOC and UNHCR look to bolster team's legacy. -
UNHCR deputy chief hails refugee team as 'true Olympians'
22 Aug 2016 Spotlight turns to the future as IOC and UNHCR pledge continued action to support legacy. -
Popole makes history - twice - at Rio Games
12 Aug 2016 Congolese judoka wins hearts among fellow refugees and Brazilians with tough story of triumph over adversity.