Beyond modules alone: why strong education systems are the foundation for life skills development
Lessons from the Instant Network Schools evaluation By Seun Adebayo, UNHCR Pedagogical and Digital Inclusion Officer Learners from Syria and Yemen attend an Instant Network Schools class in Cairo, Egypt. © UNHCR/Pedro Costa Gomes In 2024, UNHCR, the UN Refugee...
A critical step toward saving lives: helping humanitarian workers respond to substance use with empathy and care
A new inter-agency initiative is driving a shift to ensure substance use is recognized and addressed as a critical part of humanitarian response.
A new chapter for Afghan returnees: gains, gaps and the long road ahead
A post-return monitoring survey shows Afthan returnees gain jobs and earnings over time, but many still face gender gaps, unmet needs, and rising debt.
Bridging classrooms: teacher-led innovations on the front line and global lessons on refugee education
Teachers step up when formal systems fall short, according to global evidence that shows what works in refugee education.
The humanitarian funding crisis: a looming health catastrophe for refugees and their host communities
The current funding crisis is hitting public health and nutrition programmes hard, disrupting or dismantling vital services for refugees and host communities. The impact extends beyond individual hardship, undermining the stability and resilience of entire communities.
Measuring absorption capacity: a new tool for inclusive response and integration planning in South Sudan
As displacement continues to evolve across South Sudan and the region, a new methodology offers a scalable model for action – placing evidence at the heart of reintegration planning by linking service quality, capacity benchmarks, and new arrival data.
« Maintenant, j’existe » : les réfugiés au Tchad reçoivent un numéro d’identification national
By Simon Pierre Diouf and Mohamed Doumbia Lancement de l’opération d’enrôlement en vue de la délivrance des titres sécurisés aux réfugiés résidant au Tchad. ©UNHCR/Aristophane Ngargoune Un projet novateur visant à améliorer l’inclusion socio-économique des...
The Microdata Library in 2024: Expanding Access to Data While Strengthening Privacy Protections
By Andrea Pellandra and Alejandra Moreno Ramirez A group of Venezuelan men and women waits for a canoe to take them from Bajo Chiquito to Lajas Blancas. ©UNHCR/Ilaria Rapido Ragozzino Expanding the Microdata Library In 2024, UNHCR reinforced its commitment...