Survivors of sexual violence rebuild their lives in the DRC

Over 300 women survivors of sexual and gender-based violence are receiving training and psychosocial support to help them reintegrate into society.

First Central African refugees return from DRC since COVID-19 outbreak

Central African Republic villagers share what little they have with refugees

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is supporting the refugees who fled an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Thousands flee armed group attacks in eastern DR Congo

In South Africa's COVID-19 lockdown, women refugee entrepreneurs struggle

As the nationwide lockdown continues, women, including refugees, strive to provide for their families.

Activist turns adversity into a fresh start for refugee women

Congolese rights activist Sabuni Francoise Chikunda is the regional winner for Africa for the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for her work with fellow refugees in Uganda.

Resurging violence could spark mass displacement in DRC's Kasai, UNHCR warns

Congolese mothers trek to safety in South Sudan

As South Sudan keeps its borders open to refugees during the coronavirus pandemic, mothers fleeing violence in the DR Congo find a safe haven with their children.

UNHCR and WFP warn refugees in Africa face hunger and malnutrition as COVID-19 worsens food shortages