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UNHCR searching for heroes who help refugees and displaced

Deadline to nominate for the prestigious Nansen Refugee Award is just days away.

26 Jan 2018

Nigerian lawyer receives UNHCR's annual Nansen Award

Zannah Mustapha provides orphans of Boko Haram conflict with education and hope.

2 Oct 2017

Nigerian lawyer honoured at 2017 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award ceremony

2 Oct 2017

Nigeria's Nansen award winner offers lifeline to widows of Boko Haram conflict

Mustapha's foundation helps women and children start over after tragedy.

26 Sep 2017

Nigerian girls from Nansen award winner's school dream again

Mustapha's Future Prowess Islamic Foundation restores hope destroyed by Boko Haram conflict

21 Sep 2017

Nansen winner gives new hope to girls orphaned by Boko Haram conflict

Future Prowess Islamic Foundation School charges no fees, provides uniforms and other help to vulnerable children.

19 Sep 2017

Visionary Nigerian teacher wins UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award

Mediator who helped gain release of Chibok girls wins Nansen honour for opening schools in conflict zone. 

18 Sep 2017

Nigerian mediator who won Chibok girls' release named 2017 winner of UNHCR's Nansen Award

Mustapha provides education for orphans and a lifeline to widows created by insurgency.

18 Sep 2017
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