Stories

Barobi Family Makeover: New home offers new hope for Congolese family

American reality TV series, HGTV's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," helps a community build a dream home so a family can build its future.

Vulnerable asylum-seekers struggle to access medical care on overcrowded Greek islands

With more than 18,000 people now living at a site built for 2,200, UNHCR urges Greek authorities to take emergency steps to improve conditions at Moria reception centre.

Ethiopian refugees in Kenya make an emotional return home

Dozens of refugees return home to eastern Ethiopia from Kenya's Kakuma camp.

Syrian refugee finds safe harbour in Hamburg

Syrian who fled to Germany as a refugee is now pursuing a dream career at one of Europe's biggest ports.

World must act and deliver for Afghan refugees, says UN chief

At the Refugee Summit in Islamabad, leaders celebrated the enduring generosity of Pakistan and Iran in hosting Afghans – and urged other nations to do more to sustain them.

Afghan teen aspires to help her country heal

Forty years of conflict have trapped millions of Afghans in exile, but Nadia yearns to go home – when peace returns, and once she has the medical skills to care for her people.

Refugees and communities bank on a brighter future in Pakistan

The need for greater solidarity with Afghan refugees and their hosts is to be discussed at two-day conference in Pakistan this month.

UNHCR organizes Judicial Engagement Workshop for Members of the Bench

Hope and anxiety as Congolese refugees return home from Angola

UNHCR is supporting thousands of displaced Congolese to return from exile as relative calm returns to their homeland.