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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. -
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. -
Rogge praises young refugees, hails sport
5 Aug 2016 Honorary IOC President say refugees have right to be treated as normal citizens -
Refugee team takes centre stage ahead of Opening Ceremony
2 Aug 2016 Since the Refugee Olympic Team arrived in Brazil, leading celebrities and fellow athletes have rallied to their side. -
These 10 refugees will compete at the 2016 Olympics in Rio
3 Jun 2016 For the first time, a team of refugee athletes will compete under the Olympic flag.