News and Stories

Rohingya refugee men join push to curb sexual violence

Volunteer outreach programme in Bangladesh refugee settlements recruits men to challenge gender violence, forced marriages.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees concludes visit to Myanmar

During five-day trip, Filippo Grandi pledges support for the displaced and help to build the confidence Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh need to return safely and voluntarily.

Documentation drive targets excluded Côte d'Ivoire villagers

A successful campaign encourages rural inhabitants at risk of statelessness to sign up to obtain documents allowing them to participate in national life.

Death threats and disease drive more Venezuelans to flee

UNHCR calls on states to allow refugees and migrants from Venezuela to access safety, as security and humanitarian situation worsens in their country.

Syrian runner overcomes obstacles to triumph in Lebanon

Former national obstacle course champion achieves major success in exile, beating the odds to show that 'being a refugee doesn't make us invisible.'

UNHCR commits to support voluntary repatriation of Central African refugees

'I stopped by your house in Syria today, but no one was home'

After nearly eight years of war, I paid a visit to the house where my friend Hani Al Moulia grew up. Like vast parts of his hometown, it was in a state of ruin. That night, I wrote Hani a letter:

Venezuelans risk life and limb to seek help in Colombia

Refugees and migrants brave floods, bandits and treacherous footpaths in a desperate search for food, medicine and safety in Cúcuta.

UNHCR aid for Cyclone Idai survivors arrives in Mozambique

An aircraft carrying tents, tarpaulins, mosquito nets, solar lanterns and other vital relief lands in Mozambique to support 10,000 survivors.