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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.
In Egypt, refugees tell UNHCR’s Grandi ‘terrible stories’ of conflict in Sudan
After meeting refugees who escaped the violence, UN High Commissioner for Refugees appeals for borders to remain open and greater international assistance for those fleeing and their hosts.
Claims backlog strands growing numbers of asylum-seekers in southern Mexico
As Mexico increasingly becomes a destination for asylum-seekers, needs are growing among those waiting for their claims to be processed in the south of the country.
Mexico’s industrial heartland offers jobs and a new start for refugees
An innovative integration programme led by UNHCR is helping refugees relocate from Mexico’s congested southern border to cities that offer more opportunities.
Sudanese refugees fleeing violence flock to Chad
Fighting in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, quickly spread to the country’s Darfur region, displacing tens of thousands of people across the border to Chad.
A close friendship builds peace between communities in DR Congo
After conflict erupted between neighbouring communities in south-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, a long-standing friendship between two men helped bridge the divide.
Colombian trans woman makes advocating for displaced LGBTIQ+ people her life purpose
María Victoria works tirelessly to protect the rights of internally displaced LGBTIQ+ people in Chocó, Colombia.
Sudan violence forces South Sudanese refugees to return to country they fled
Tens of thousands of South Sudanese refugees are returning home to escape the violence in Sudan, but many find themselves stranded in remote border areas.
Five things to know about the crisis in Sudan
The fighting inside Sudan is having devastating humanitarian effects both inside the country and in the wider region.
New settlement brings hope to Somali refugees fleeing conflict
After escaping deadly clashes to reach safety in Ethiopia, Hinda and her children have joined other refugees in a new site in Mirqaan where they can start over in safety.
Ukrainian UNHCR workers in Poland offer help and solace to refugees
Dmytro and Svitlana were living in Kraków when refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine began arriving. As protection monitors, they are not only UNHCR’s ‘eyes and ears’, but also provide comfort and vital information to refugees.
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