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Aid convoy offers brief respite for Syrians at Jordan border
6 Nov 2018 Joint UN-Syrian Red Crescent operation brings aid to 50,000 Syrians trapped in dire conditions, as UNHCR calls for full access until lasting solution found. -
Syrian refugees face harsh winter as funding falls short
11 Sep 2018 UNHCR needs US$270 million to ensure that the most vulnerable Syrians uprooted by war do not go without vital protection and assistance this year. -
UNHCR chief meets Lebanese officials after three-country Syria tour
31 Aug 2018 Filippo Grandi says that factors preventing voluntary refugee return must be addressed, and holds constructive discussions with senior Lebanese officials. -
Humanitarian aid still the top priority in Syria - UNHCR chief
30 Aug 2018 On visit to Syria, Filippo Grandi discusses factors influencing refugees' return and says urgent needs of war-torn country's population must be met. -
Riveting new book tells how UNHCR ambassador Yusra Mardini swam to history
1 May 2018 Athlete who helped guide a stricken dinghy full of refugees to safety went on to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics. -
Donors pledge US$4.4 billion to meet needs for Syria
25 Apr 2018 UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says support at the Brussels pledging conference for the world's largest refugee crisis is 'critical.' -
Jordan health cost hikes leave Syrians in dire need
24 Apr 2018 Public health care charges now beyond reach for most Syrian refugees, as UNHCR urges donors to help maintain access to life-saving treatments. -
Funding gap threatens more misery for destitute Syrians
23 Apr 2018 Vital cash aid to 200,000 refugee families in the region due to expire from May. -
Refugee education must be 'top of the agenda' says Muzoon
10 Apr 2018 Education is 'the greatest weapon that can help us fight for our rights and achieve our dreams,' Syrian youth activist Muzoon Almellehan tells UN forum.