MoU on tertiary education for refugees signed between UNHCR and public university in Kenya
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Moi University and UNHCR, to further access to tertiary education for refugees. The MoU was signed at the university’s Nairobi campus. UNHCR supports post-secondary education for refugees in Kenya through the German funded Albert Einstein Education Initiative, which is commonly known […]
New Mr. and Miss World Refugee Day Crowned in Kakuma Refugee Camp
“My mother won many modelling titles and has been featured in many fashion magazines. I admire her and am grateful for her support.”
Voluntary Repatriation to Somalia; Bishar’s Story
Somalia is my country. It is my home. I am going to Sallagle which is safe for us. I want to do farming in Sallagle and provide for my family.
Pomp and Colour Mark World Refugee Day Celebrations in Dadaab
“Kenya and UNHCR have been like our parents for the last 26 years. We continue to request donors and other well-wishers to continue funding Dadaab so that we can continue to receive vital services like maternal and child healthcare.”
Kenya marks World Refugee Day 2017
“We honour the resilience and courage of more than 65 million people who have been forced to flee war, persecution and violence. But it’s also a moment to recognise those communities and people around the world who receive refugees and the internally displaced in their midst, offering them a safe place, and welcoming them in their schools, their workplaces and their societies.”
UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie in Nairobi, appeals for child refugees
Over half of all refugees and displaced people worldwide are women and children. How we treat them is a measure of our humanity as nations. On World Refugee day my only ask is that people consider the pain and suffering of young girls like these.
In Kenya, UNHCR Special Envoy urges support for child refugees
Angelina Jolie calls for reflection on the “pain and suffering” of refugee children during a visit to a centre for adolescent girls in Nairobi on World Refugee Day.
UNHCR Kicks-off World Refugee Day Activities with a Debate on Refugee Contribution to the Local Economy
NAIROBI, Kenya – As the world prepares to mark World Refugee Day on 20 June 2017, the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR Kenya has started hosting events and activities. World Refugee Day is an opportunity to remember that there are over 65 million refugees and displaced persons around the world, who are […]
Somali refugee uses his artistic skills to earn a living
“Art feeds me. This is my hobby, it is my life. I have nothing else.”