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Swimming against the tide: Two refugee women's journey from Africa's Great Lakes region to Spain
24 Jun 2003 It's the fireworks at the fiestas that still upset Rwandan refugee Gatalina; for her, exploding gunpowder represents anything but celebration. -
UNHCR Spain auctions art for refugee youth
10 Jun 2003 In the run-up to World Refugee Day on June 20, the UN refugee agency is holding an art exhibition and auction in Madrid, with proceeds going to refugee and displaced youth in Namibia and Colombia. The event is being co-organised with auctioneers Durán and eBay. -
Refugees in South Africa: Great Expectations vs. Great Frustrations
25 Apr 2003 A 'place of respect' that is no bed of roses. -
"Let my misfortune be a lesson on peace and development"
9 Oct 2002 A Congolese refugee in South Africa who feels he is just doing his little bit in his little corner of Africa. -
Remembering Spain's pain of exile
9 Oct 2002 The story of the nightmarish flight from of artists from the Spanish Civil War. -
Handicrafts of hope for refugee women in South Africa
27 Sep 2002 The Refugee Women's Hope Centre in Pretoria, South Africa, assists refugee women with shelter, counselling and training. In the process, it aims to help them tackle poverty and lead dignified lives in a foreign land.