Families struggle for survival during Afghanistan's coldest winter in a decade

For families living on the brink, cash and other support from UNHCR are a lifeline this winter.

Afghan women affected by Taliban bans on work and study fear for their futures

Displaced women fear they will be unable to support their families without access to work and education.

Despite multiple displacements, Honduran woman emerges as a pillar of her community

Each time violence or tragedy erupted in her life, Laura* found herself forced to flee. But a women's organization has helped give her the strength to carry on and become a leader.

UNHCR welcomes Kenya's decision to end statelessness for the Pemba people

Somalis flee drought and conflict to Kenya's Dadaab camps

Some 45,000 Somalis have arrived to Dadaab in 2022 and more are expected to arrive in the coming months, but resources to receive them are stretched.

Stakeholders stress the role of development in addressing forced displacement

Development cooperation can deliver lasting protection and solutions for refugees, internally displaced and stateless people, forum participants agree, with inclusive policies proving decisive.

UNHCR ramps up assistance to refugees, displaced families in northern Ethiopia as peace returns

Food shortages and aid cuts put more displaced women at risk of gender-based violence

Around the world, forcibly displaced women and girls are bearing the brunt of deteriorating economies, rising prices and a lack of funding for humanitarian responses.

Somali Bantu refugees offer new roots and bountiful harvest in Maine

In Lewiston, Maine, this group of Somali Bantu refugees are helping build community through farming.