‘Everything is burnt to ashes’
Rohingya refugees who lost everything in the massive fire that tore through a camp in southern Bangladesh on Monday prepare to start over, once again.
One year on, Myanmar refugees support COVID-19 prevention efforts in Thailand
Myanmar refugees on the Thai-Myanmar border are continuing to urge their friends and family to remain vigilant, wear masks and practise physical distancing.
Refugee stories from Ban Don Yang camp Kanchanaburi, Thailand
February 2020, UNHCR staff together with field staff visited Ban Don Yang refugee camp, Kanchanaburi province western part of Thailand. Almost 100,000 of Myanmar refugees have been living in 9 refugee camps along Thai-Myanmar border for more than 30 year. UNHCR is...
Refugees find help with mental health effects of Beirut blast
With her daughter left traumatized by the 4 August explosion, Syrian mother Fahima approached UNHCR, who arranged for professional help with her mental recovery.
Massive floods in Sudan impact thousands of refugees
South Sudanese refugees remain in urgent need of support after heavy rains and floods damage their shelters.
For survivors of childhood sexual violence, a second chance in Colombia
Since it opened its doors 32 years ago, Fundación Renacer has worked to give children and teens who have endured sexual violence the tools they need to rebuild their lives.
Grandi ends Lebanon visit with call to help country in its hour of need
With country reeling from Beirut explosion, COVID-19 and financial crisis, UNHCR Head calls on global community to support Lebanon and its large refugee population.
UN refugee chief pledges support for people of Beirut on visit to city
UNHCR is working to help those affected by the 4 August explosion, including local Lebanese and refugees, Grandi says after meeting families impacted by blast.
‘We all miss home, but we cannot go back to the same fear’
Three years after she fled to Bangladesh, Rohingya refugee Nur Ayna shares her memories of Myanmar, experiences in exile, and hopes for the future.