What is Happening in Ukraine?
You may have heard or seen stories about the crisis in Ukraine. The amount of information can be overwhelming and confusing. What is happening in the region? Is humanitarian aid reaching those in need? Here are some answers: When did this begin? Ukraine has been...
University dorm in western Ukraine offers escape for fleeing families
With nearly 2 million people forcibly displaced within Ukraine, UNHCR and its partners are responding to the dire humanitarian needs with shelter and other forms of aid By Victoria Andrievska in Mukachevo, Ukraine Until recently, students filled the halls and rooms of...
Private sector donates over US$200 million to UNHCR’s Ukraine emergency response
As humanitarian needs continue to rise, UN High Commissioner for Refugees calls on the private sector for continued support. Following fast-growing displacement, a quickly deteriorating humanitarian situation and spiraling needs, donations from the private sector...
UNHCR ramps up aid to thousands displaced by Somalia drought
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is scaling up assistance to thousands of people...
Community workers brave the odds to help survivors of violence in DR Congo
Lidia Ajuwa is among a group of workers who travel miles to reach survivors of sexual violence and attacks on displaced communities in eastern DRC, linking them with vital assistance. By Sanne Biesmans, in Kitshanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo As Lidia Ajuwa,...
UNHCR scales up for those displaced by war in Ukraine, deploys cash assistance
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has significantly stepped up its assistance in Ukraine...
Ukrainian family confronts new reality of life as refugees
After an arduous journey to safety, two-month-old Andrii is among the youngest of more than 2 million refugees from Ukraine, but his aunt already looks forward to the day he can return. By Chris Melzer in Medyka, Poland In a large sports hall in the Polish border town...
Stateless girl in Croatia dreams of having “papers”
Without documents proving her nationality, nine-year-old Medina risks being excluded from education, health care and travel By Barbara Matejcic in Sisak, Croatia Medina Dibrani is like any other playful, curious nine-year-old. At her house in Sisak, a city of some...