Stories

The latest stories from UNHCR.

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We take special care to bring you the latest refugee news and stories of the men, women and children we help each day.

With photographs, words, and deeds, Rohingya refugee storytellers weave hope from despair

Nov 28, 2023 | Featured Story, Story

Living in the world’s largest refugee camp, four talented photographers tell the stories of their fellow Rohingyas, a stateless minority from Myanmar.

Colombian rights advocate defies danger to save and improve lives

Nov 28, 2023 | Featured Story, Story

Elizabeth “Chava” Moreno has negotiated with armed groups and brokered peace deals as part of her commitment to Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities in her native Chocó region.

Polish couple help Ukrainian refugees to help themselves

Nov 28, 2023 | Featured Story, Story

Backed by their property business, the Grochowskis offered housing to thousands fleeing the war in Ukraine, but their work to empower others goes far deeper.

Empowering refugees in Uganda to tackle gender-based violence

Nov 25, 2023 | Featured Story, Story

After seeing the impact of gender-based violence in her native Rwanda and as a refugee in Uganda, Chantal Mukeshimana now works to address the issue in her community with support from a UN-led initiative.

Climate activist fights pollution in the world’s largest refugee camp

Nov 23, 2023 | Featured Story, Story

A young Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh is working to clean up his environment and speak up on the climate crisis.

The Global Refugee Forum 2023

Nov 21, 2023 | Featured Story, Story

The world’s largest gathering in support of refugees and their hosts is taking take place in December, but why is the Global Refugee Forum happening now and what does it hope to achieve?