Government of Bangladesh and UNHCR establish a specialized hospital in Ukhiya

Rohingya refugees lead response to fire threat in Bangladesh camps

Trained refugee volunteers are the first line of defence against the frequent fires that tear through camps in the dry season.

Youth groups give young Rohingya refugees skills and a sense of purpose

Adolescent clubs and environmental youth groups are helping to bridge the education gap for Rohingya refugees living in camps in Bangladesh.

UNHCR's Grandi urges redoubled support for Rohingya refugees, host communities in Bangladesh

UNHCR and partners call for sustained funding and support for Rohingya refugees

Alongside refugees, UNHCR and partners respond to fire incident in Camp 5 in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

UNHCR Deputy calls for enhanced access to education and livelihoods for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Rebuilding from the ashes in Cox's Bazar

More than 45,000 Rohingya refugees lost their shelters to fires in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, in 2021. Overcrowded camps with little space between structures increase the risk of devastating fires.

Poet and activist Emi Mahmoud brings voices of refugees to COP26

Poet and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Emtithal (Emi) Mahmoud had conversations with refugees in several countries before composing the poem she will perform at the UN climate change meeting in Glasgow this week.