Bringing hope to the world’s most vulnerable this Ramadan
It only takes a moment for a refugee’s life to change. And this Ramadan, it only takes seconds to bring hope and help to vulnerable populations around the world. By Lynn Al Nasser This Ramadan, as Canada and countries around the world rollout COVID-19 vaccination...
‘They killed my husband. If I’d stayed, they would have killed me too’
Deadly gang violence is driving record numbers of women, children and even entire families to flee the North of Central America to seek refuge in Mexico. By Tim Gaynor in southern Mexico Isaias* was a fisherman in a small town in central El Salvador. On a good day, he...
Global faith leaders unite to help tackle forced displacement
Members of the newly formed Multi-Religious Council of Leaders make individual commitments to promote peace and offer support to forcibly displaced people. By UNHCR Staff Religious leaders representing the world’s diverse faith traditions committed on Tuesday to work...
This Ramadan, UNHCR calls for solidarity with those hit hardest by the global pandemic
As the Islamic world prepares to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, urges greater support for millions of refugees and internally displaced people hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. People forced to flee their homes must be included on...
Ramadan donations bring hope of better times for Syrian refugees
As the Holy Month approaches, launch of UNHCR’s Ramadan fundraising campaign promises desperately needed financial support to refugees struggling during COVID-19. By Lilly Carlisle AMMAN, Jordan – Jameela has faced many struggles since fleeing bombs and fighting in...
Artist nurtures creativity through online community of women refugees
An online art project is helping women refugees overcome restrictions imposed by the global pandemic to develop creativity and build self-confidence. By Sarah Hayward in London When UK-based artist Salma Zulfiqar thinks about encouraging refugee women through her...
UNHCR calls for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for refugees
On World Health Day, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for concerted international action and solidarity to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccinations, including for refugees and other forcibly displaced and stateless people. UNHCR is encouraged by the...
In Chad, Central African refugee keeps hope alive
Chad has offered sanctuary to refugees from Central African Republic, where renewed violence continues to force tens of thousands to flee. By Simplice Kpandji in Doholo Refugee Camp, Chad As fighting between government forces and rebel groups approached their home in...