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Children face new perils in Ugandan refugee settlements
27 Feb 2018 Dozens of unaccompanied or separated children fleeing the war in South Sudan have arrived in Uganda every day. -
Uprooted refugees plant trees to rebuild Uganda's forests
23 Feb 2018 Refugees, Ugandans and their government are working together to save the environment. -
UNHCR appeals for US$391 million for 'forgotten' Burundi refugees
6 Feb 2018 Low levels of funding mean support efforts in neighbouring countries fall short of acceptable standards. -
Grandi says South Sudan's leaders must restore peace and hope to 'broken' people
2 Feb 2018 Aid groups appeal for US$1.5 billion for refugees and US$1.7 billion for those in need inside the country in 2018. -
Grandi praises Uganda's 'model' treatment of refugees, urges regional leaders to make peace
31 Jan 2018 UNHCR chief stresses host communities must also benefit from refugee presence with infrastructure improvements -
IOC launches campaign to bring light to refugee camps
20 Nov 2017 International Olympic Committee and UNHCR team up in 'Become the Light' campaign for refugee camps without adequate lighting. -
Refugee and migrant flows through Libya on the rise - report
3 Jul 2017 UNHCR study finds the North African country is by far the preferred jumping off point for refugees and migrants hoping to reach Europe, yet it is particularly unsafe. -
As South Sudan crisis deepens, more funds needed for refugees
15 May 2017 UNHCR and its partners launch a major new humanitarian appeal, seeking more than US$1.4 billion to provide vital aid to those fleeing fighting and hunger. -
More than one million children flee South Sudan violence
8 May 2017 Children make up 62 per cent of more than 1.8 million refugees uprooted by three years of escalating conflict in South Sudan, according to the latest UN figures.