Stories
Syrian family awaits end of lockdown to start new life in Norway
Airport closure put Wafaa and her family's resettlement on hold, but she hopes that once crisis eases they can leave Lebanon and her teenage son can stop work.
Art provides comfort and hope to Eritrean refugee in Libya
Painting and drawing offers an escape for one refugee living in Tripoli at a time of conflict and a lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Live blog: This World Refugee Day, everyone can make a difference
As COVID-19 has shown, solidarity is more important than ever. Join UNHCR today in celebrating refugees' courage and resilience worldwide.
Seven refugees making a difference during the time of COVID-19
By producing soap, treating the sick and shopping for the vulnerable, these refugees from around the world are taking action to fight the coronavirus.
Resolving displacement critical for regional, international stability - UN refugee chief
As forced displacement tops 79.5 million, Filippo Grandi urges UN Security Council to use its authority seek peace and inclusion for the displaced.
Global forced displacement vastly more widespread in 2019
UNHCR's annual Global Trends report finds more people are fleeing war, conflict and persecution worldwide. For many, rebuilding their lives remains out of reach.
Young Ivorian artist designs 2020 World Refugee Day emoji
Graphic designer O'Plérou made world headlines with 365 emojis that change the way people see Africa. Now he has turned his creative spotlight onto refugees.
South Sudanese refugees make tippy taps to promote hygiene in DRC camps
A simple yet effective hygiene initiative is helping refugees make their own handwashing devices to fight COVID-19 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Restoring Sudan's forest cover, one tree at a time
Refugees and their hosts together plant one million trees in a massive reforestation drive in Sudan's White Nile State.