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.

27 Mar 2023

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.

17 Mar 2023

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.

16 Mar 2023

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

14 Mar 2023

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

10 Mar 2023

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.

8 Mar 2023

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.

8 Mar 2023

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

7 Mar 2023

UNHCR, partners seek $876m for Rohingya refugees facing 'chilling fog of uncertainty' and for Bangladeshi hosts

7 Mar 2023