Stories Archives
We provide a wide range of information about the UN Refugee Agency, including stories by our staff written from some of the world’s most remote locations. Please visit this page regularly.
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UNHCR calls on South Sudan leaders to reinvigorate peace efforts on 9th anniversary of independence
8 Jul 2020 -
‘If COVID-19 arrives in the camp, it will be devastating’
21 May 2020Rohingya refugee Saidul Hoque describes how life in the refugee settlements in Cox’s Bazar has changed since a lockdown started to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
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Refugees offer medical experience to help tackle coronavirus crisis in France
5 May 2020Doctors from Libya and Somalia are among refugee medics joining the battle to fight COVID-19 and save lives.
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Cate Blanchett’s ‘Films of Hope’ to watch on coronavirus lockdown
5 May 2020The actor, director and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador recommends six movies for homebound film-lovers during COVID-19 crisis.
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Afghan refugees: An Urgent Need to Rekindle Hope for Millions
4 May 2020 -
Syria Crisis: 9 Years and Worsening
29 Apr 2020 -
Staying and delivering for refugees amid COVID-19 crisis
8 Apr 2020 -
IOM, UNHCR announce temporary suspension of resettlement travel for refugees
20 Mar 2020 -
Refugee describes her journey fleeing north-east Syria for safety
7 Nov 2019As the number of Syrians crossing into the Kurdistan Region of Iraq reaches some 10,000, one new arrival describes the difficult journey, and shares her fears of the coming winter.
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Intrepid lawyer achieves quest to eradicate statelessness in Kyrgyzstan
2 Oct 2019Heading out on foot, on horseback and in four-wheel drives, Azizbek Ashurov and his team of lawyers have helped Kyrgyzstan to end statelessness.