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The latest stories from UNHCR.
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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.
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.
Violence and xenophobia threaten access to education in Ecuador
For displaced young people like Gloria* and Ernesto* from Venezuela, access to school – a welcome sanctuary from their daily struggles – is threatened by a recent surge in criminal violence.
In northern Mozambique, people flee new attacks while others return home
Amidst renewed violence and displacement, more funding is urgently needed to improve conditions for those forced to flee, and for those returning home.
Syrian refugees face waning support and hope after 13 years
Zuhur is among more than 5 million Syrians still living as refugees 13 years into the crisis, but Lebanon’s economic turmoil and decreased humanitarian support have pushed her and others to the brink.
Refugee advocate develops app to help protect people in Afghanistan
Sara Wahedi combined her tech skills with her activism to create a digital app that warns users in Afghanistan about potential threats to their safety.
My journey from playing football in Afghanistan to founding ‘Girl Power’
I used my love of sports to inspire young Afghan girls to dream big. Now, the organization I started is providing opportunities to refugee women and girls all over the world.
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