Stories
Refugees across Arab world feel economic pain of coronavirus
As COVID-19 restrictions ravage livelihoods in the global economy, refugees and displaced people in Middle East and North Africa are among the hardest hit.
Malian refugees in Niger make face covers to prevent the coronavirus spread
In Niger, UNHCR-trained artisans and dressmakers stitch up to 40 washable and stylish mouth masks per day to protect wearers and those around them.
Death threats drive refugees to flee coronavirus lockdown
For many Central Americans who find themselves targeted by brutal street gangs, fleeing is the only option, even during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Conflicts push internal displacement to record high
IDMC study finds more people than ever displaced by violence inside their own countries, but a "wind of change" means there is a greater willingness to tackle the issue.
Refugee tailors switch to making face masks and protective gear
Around the world, displaced artisans are stepping up a gear to supply face masks and protective equipment in desperately short supply.
'Kangaroo care' helps refugee moms in eastern Cameroon save pre-term babies
Young mothers embrace simple, but effective way to save lives through joint UNHCR-Gates Foundation initiative.
Refugee students get lessons over radio during Kenya school shutdown
Teachers broadcast classes over community radio to keep refugee students learning.
UNHCR says all parties must protect civilians as more fighting sweeps across Sahel
'I want to go home, but I fear every day,' says displaced farmer from Mali-Niger border.
'If I couldn't study, I would feel paralyzed'
A DAFI scholarship from UNHCR allows Kobra Yusufy, 27, returned refugee, to study software engineering at Kabul University and pursue her dream of teaching.