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New exhibition in Venice explores the experience of refugees
11 May 2019 Rothko in Lampedusa showcases work by artists such as Ai Weiwei and those of five emerging artists from Syria, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast and Somalia who are refugees. -
Fleeing violence, Nicaraguans seek safety in Costa Rica
13 Aug 2018 Escaping killings, rights violations and political tensions at home, thousands are claiming asylum across the Central American nation's southern border. -
Ecuador ID cards give refugees a better chance to start over
1 May 2018 A recent law paved the way for refugees to get the same identity cards as Ecuadorians, facilitating their access to jobs, banking and other services. -
Costa Rica gives refugees opportunities to succeed
3 Sep 2017 UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi highlights the government's efforts to give those fleeing conflict and persecution a chance at productive lives. -
Urgent help needed for Central American children on the run
31 May 2017 As the number of children fleeing gang violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras soars, UNHCR is launching a campaign for US$18 million in vital aid. -
When Ebola hit Liberia, refugees took frontline health role
2 Jun 2016 Ivorian refugee community health workers courageously battled Ebola and other threats in exile. -
Reducing statelessness in Côte d'Ivoire one case at a time
25 Feb 2016 Some 6,400 Ivorians have gained nationality certificates in the past two years as West African States redouble their efforts to eradicate statelessness. -
Ivorian returns resume from Liberia after Ebola outbreak
18 Dec 2015 Two convoys carrying 645 refugees were first returns since land borders between the two countries were shut in 2014 to halt the spread of Ebola -
Urgent action needed to address child statelessness
3 Nov 2015 New report highlights experiences of stateless children and young people in seven countries