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Syrian refugee says more than food needed to nourish dreams
18 Jan 2017 Team Refugees swimmer Yusra Mardini appeals to star-studded Davos event for more support to those fleeing war and persecution. -
UNHCR calls for help for refugees facing European winter freeze
13 Jan 2017 The UN Refugee Agency urges governments to do more to help and protect refugees and migrants battling freezing temperatures in Europe. -
I am Yusra. I am a refugee and I'm proud to stand for peace
11 Jan 2017 Yusra Mardini inspired displaced people all over the world when she swam at the Olympic Games. Now she is working on new goals. -
Amid the ruins of Aleppo, UNHCR sees signs of hope
4 Jan 2017 The agency's representative in Syria says 261,000 residents have received winter aid, but needs persist as many shelter in damaged buildings and informal camps. -
Q&A: Far from being traumatized, most refugees are 'surprisingly resilient'
3 Jan 2017 The words 'trauma' or 'traumatized' are often used to describe refugees, but UNHCR's Senior Mental Health Officer Pieter Ventevogel says most in fact cope with adversity. -
Refugees serve up a taste of home at food festival in France
27 Dec 2016 Strasbourg restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs, changing perceptions one palate at a time. -
As winter blows in across Lebanon, refugees struggle
23 Dec 2016 As rains soak the Bekaa Valley and temperatures fall, vulnerable families battle to keep warm and dry. -
Syrian centenarian dreams of European reunion with family
19 Dec 2016 Great-grandmother Eida Karmi doubted she would see her family again after they fled their homeland. Now in Greece, she is determined to join them. -
Cash aid empowers refugees and boosts Lebanese economy
16 Dec 2016 Syrian refugees say cash-based aid programme gives them greater financial control and dignity, while local businesses report increased revenues.