Meet Doline*, an asylum-seeker, a transgender woman and a survivor of gender-based violence
On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against GBV, UNHCR met with Doline*, a transgender woman in her twenties from a West African country who sought refuge in Cyprus a year ago. She spoke about the violence and discrimination she has endured because of her...
Refugee and Asylum-seeking Women in Cyprus join their voice against Sexual and Gender Based Violence
With drawings and messages painted on stones, a group of refugee and asylum-seeking women chose to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV). Many of them being survivors of SGBV themselves, they called for an end to violence against...
Syrian musician and his dog reunited after journey to safety in Belgium
Bassel arrived in Belgium without his constant companion Stella, but through the warmth of strangers they were reunited.
‘I am you and you are me’: UNHCR staff draw on first-hand knowledge of displacement
On World Humanitarian Day, we talked to three colleagues whose own experience of being forced to flee their homes inspires and informs their work.
Video Story: UNIC-UNHCR Refugee Scholarship Programme
“When we do something for refugees, we don’t only do it for them, we do it for ourselves and to enrich our own community.” – Katja Saha, Representative, UNHCR Cyprus Over 70 refugees have benefited from the University of Nicosia-UNHCR Cyprus...
Video Story: Yulia – Fitness Instructor from Kiev
“In Ukraine I left my family and relatives, my mom and dad…it’s very expensive to live here now, while the war in Ukraine continues.” Yulia is a fitness instructor from Kiev. She has Temporary Protection in Cyprus, but is patiently hoping to...