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A home away from home under UNHCR accommodation programme
19 Apr 2017 In Greece, refugees find new homes with UNHCR assistance, putting an end to months of uncertainty. -
Lack of documentation poses extra risk to displaced Syrians
13 Apr 2017 Six years of war have left hundreds of thousands of displaced Syrians without valid documentation, compromising their freedom of movement and access to basic services. -
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Barbara Hendricks sings with refugees in Greece
11 Apr 2017 Acclaimed soprano and humanitarian says she is impressed by improvements to refugees' living conditions since last year. -
Donors pledge more than US$6 billion for Syrians, hosts
6 Apr 2017 At the Brussels Conference on Supporting Syria, donors promise support for displaced Syrians and their hosts, and renew calls for greater international solidarity. -
UNHCR warns funding cuts threaten aid to Syrian refugees, hosts
4 Apr 2017 As a major international conference on Syria gets underway in Brussels, vital assistance for millions of refugees and the communities hosting them could face substantial cuts. -
UN chief urges greater solidarity with Mosul displaced
31 Mar 2017 On a visit to Hasansham camp in northern Iraq, Secretary-General António Guterres says the international community needs to step up its response. -
UN chief says aid for Syrian refugees is in global interest
28 Mar 2017 On visit to Jordan, Secretary General António Guterres warns that failure to address Syria crisis risks playing into hands of extremist groups. -
UNHCR warns Mosul situation deteriorating as fighting rages
23 Mar 2017 Around 400,000 people thought to be trapped in the Old City lack food, clean water and fuel to keep themselves warm. -
As street fighting rages in Mosul, residents run for safety
17 Mar 2017 Since the operation in western Mosul began last month, over 100,000 residents have fled, with 32,000 in the last week alone.