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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.
Northern Ethiopia peace deal restores hope for displaced
A November peace agreement means people displaced by the conflict in Ethiopia’s northern regions can once again think about home and the future.
UNHCR responds to deadly earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Teams from the UN Refugee Agency are on the ground to provide life-saving assistance to families affected by the disaster.
Coffee connects Ethiopian refugees to home
Freweyni Tadese is keeping Ethiopia’s coffee traditions alive and earning a living through her coffee shop in Sudan’s Tunaydbah refugee camp.
Families struggle for survival during Afghanistan’s coldest winter in a decade
For families living on the brink, cash and other support from UNHCR are a lifeline this winter.
A refugee baker from Congo builds his business in Burundi
A Congolese baker is providing daily bread for his fellow refugees and local Burundians, an income for his family, and dignity for himself.
Afghan women affected by Taliban bans on work and study fear for their futures
Displaced women fear they will be unable to support their families without access to work and education.
First Christmas in exile for Ukrainian refugees in Poland
As Ukrainian refugees celebrate Orthodox Christmas on 7 January, the new year brings more uncertainty.
Digital learning renews refugees’ passion for education
A tablet with internet connectivity offers a bridge to quality education and hope for a better future for refugees.
Abandoned hospital gets new life as a home for Ukrainian refugees in Bulgaria
By Christine Pirovolakis and Yana Dodnikova in Plovdiv, Bulgaria When Nata Ellis, a tech entrepreneur originally from Odesa, first heard about the deserted hospital in her adopted city of Plovdiv in Bulgaria, she could already see its potential as a shelter for...
Child’s joy helps Syrian refugee family weather Lebanon’s economic crisis
Born without a forearm, Sarah’s playful spirit gives her struggling family strength as economic crisis makes a tough situation harder still. By Nadine Mazloum in Beirut, Lebanon On the roof of an old building, in a poor, crowded neighborhood of the Lebanese capital...
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