
Women-run businesses in Afghanistan dealt a blow by deepening restrictions
The future of a centre, which transformed women's ability to support themselves and their families, remains uncertain.

Earthquake survivors in Türkiye count the devastating toll
Ahmet Erkan and his family escaped last month's disaster with their lives, but like many they lost loved ones and their home and now face a long and uncertain road to recovery.

Across borders, South Sudan's displaced call for peace
In the face of protracted conflict and climate-fuelled crises, those displaced within and from South Sudan jointly call for an end to conflict.

UNHCR launches new appeal for Afghan refugees and hosts, urging partners to stay the course

UNHCR concerned by conflict's toll on hundreds of thousands displaced in eastern DR Congo

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.

Former refugee, now volunteer teacher, helps other Afghan girls get an education
After spending her early years in Pakistan, Sahar graduated in Afghanistan and now devotes her time to ensuring girls can get an education despite growing restrictions.

UNHCR teams and partners rush assistance to some 100,000 newly arrived Somali refugees in hard-to-reach area of Ethiopia
