I had to flee for my education, but refused to leave other Afghan girls to their fate

With women and girls in my homeland denied their right to study, I used technology to deliver education across borders. On International Women's Day, I call on global actors to take a stand for Afghan girls' right to education.

Statement by UNHCR on the arbitrary deprivation of nationality by Nicaragua

News Comment: UNHCR notes UK High Court judgement on transfer of asylum-seekers from the UK to Rwanda

UNHCR appeals to UK to uphold its international legal obligations

UN Assistant High Commissioner for Refugees calls for joint action to address shifting challenges of mixed movements in the Americas

UNHCR calls on States to refrain from forced returns of Haitians

Insecurity and COVID-19 fuel refugee mental health concerns in Libya

The pandemic and recent security crackdowns have taken a high toll on the mental health of refugees and asylum-seekers, but UNHCR programmes are helping to make a difference.

Former midwife delivers safety and hope to Nicaraguan refugee women

Since arriving in Costa Rica more than 50 years ago, Vicenta González has made it her mission to help local and refugee women escape abuse and make a fresh start.

Joint press release: International community shows solidarity with efforts to enhance protection and find solutions for people forced to flee and host communities in Central America and Mexico