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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.
UNHCR archive offers insights and inspiration in addressing forced displacement
A unique and immense trove of carefully stored materials reveals the history of the UN Refugee Agency and the stories of the people it serves.
Inclusion in Ethiopia’s ID system opens new doors for refugees
A landmark digital identity initiative in Ethiopia integrates refugees and asylum-seekers into the country’s national systems, providing hope along with access to national services.
Climate crisis fuels flooding and deepens displacement
Climate change is fueling flooding and other forms of extreme weather, causing fresh displacement and making life even harder for people already uprooted from their homes.
Five things to know about the catastrophic flooding in the East and Horn of Africa
Torrential rains across the East and Horn of Africa have claimed hundreds of lives and washed away homes, uprooting thousands of people including refugees and other previously displaced people.
Rohingya refugees risk dangerous sea route to Indonesia in search of safety and freedom
Increasing insecurity and restrictions in camps in Bangladesh are driving growing numbers of stateless Rohingya refugees to board smugglers’ boats.
Naturalization helps refugees feel at home in Mexico
For Andrea and Johan, becoming Mexican citizens has meant gaining a sense of belonging to the country that has given them protection and stability.
Congolese refugee turns plastic waste into a profitable business
Raphael Basemi’s recycling business is providing jobs for other refugees and the host community and helping preserve the environment in Kenya’s Kakuma camp.
Women and girls mired in Sudan crisis suffer surge in sexual violence
A year since the outbreak of Sudan’s conflict, sexual and other forms of violence are rife in conflict zones and on asylum routes, while a lack of funding is hampering UNHCR’s response.
Venezuelan engineer discovers passion for urban agriculture in Argentina
Abelis Carrillo has found hope and a purpose working for an innovative start-up in Córdoba that uses cutting–edge technology to grow food in urban settings.
Football keeps young refugees’ dreams alive in Kenya’s Kakuma camp
Football has become part of the fabric of young people’s lives in the Kakuma refugee camp, allowing refugees like Abdirahman to showcase their talents and follow their dreams.
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