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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.
Baseball club brings a bit of home to Venezuelan refugee and migrant kids in Peru
A baseball training club in Lima gives young Venezuelans a second chance at their dreams of one day going professional.
Drought brings life-threatening food shortages for refugees in Ethiopia
Five failed rainy seasons, rising prices, and a funding shortfall are pushing refugees in the Horn of Africa to the brink.
Ukraine’s refugees find long-term support in Europe’s host countries
Across Europe, refugees from Ukraine are finding the sustainable support they need to live safely and securely.
Recurring floods in Sudan displace refugees and their host communities
An extended rainy season and flash flooding have made South Sudanese refugees’ lives harder in Sudan.
Entrepreneurship training helps Venezuelan refugees find stability
Training courses are helping Venezuelan refugees and migrants across Latin America gain the tools to be self-sufficient and contribute to their host countries.
Love letter to Yemen
My dear Yemen, I cannot believe it has been eight years. My heart is filled with many emotions as I think about all that you have endured. The past years have been marked by unbearable pain, devastating loss, and unspeakable horrors. Yet, even in the face of such unimaginable adversity, you have shown a strength and resilience that is truly remarkable.
Women-run businesses in Afghanistan dealt a blow by deepening restrictions
The future of a centre, which transformed women’s ability to support themselves and their families, remains uncertain.
After conflict, the displaced of Central African Republic dream of going home
Civilians displaced by years of civil war in the Central African Republic (CAR) are beginning to return to their homes, but many still lack the means.
Earthquake survivors in Türkiye count the devastating toll
Ahmet Erkan and his family escaped last month’s disaster with their lives, but like many they lost loved ones and their home and now face a long and uncertain road to recovery.
Film world shows solidarity with refugees at Oscars and beyond
More than 40 nominees and presenters at this year’s major film awards wore UNHCR’s #WithRefugees blue ribbon, culminating in strong support at 2023 Oscars ceremony.
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