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South Sudan: Africa’s largest displacement crisis
South Sudan emerged from decades of violence and strife to gain its independence. Learn more about the situation now.
Making a mark: UNHCR and UNICEF partner on Blue Dots
Formally known as Children and Family Protection Support Hubs, Blue Dots are safe spaces which provide refugees fleeing Ukraine. Learn more…
Ukraine: Inside one of the largest crisises in the world
Since the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the ripple effects of the war have reverberated beyond the country’s borders. Learn more.
Afghanistan: Heartbreak and signs of hope
Learn how Afghanistan continues to face an unprecedent humanitarian crisis. A deadly earthquake dealt another heartbreaking blow to a country – and people – already experiencing significant hardship in their struggle for daily survival.
Northern Ethiopia: The latest on the country’s Tigray region
Salam was forced to flee her hometown in northern Ethiopia as clashes reached the area.
She fled with her family and found refuge in her father-in-law’s home in Tanqa Milash, residing in a room with just a mattress.
Former midwife delivers safety and hope to Nicaraguan refugee women
Since arriving in Costa Rica more than 50 years ago, Vicenta González has made it her mission to help local and refugee women escape abuse and make a fresh start.
Iraqi doctor provides care and comfort to Yazidi survivors
Gynaecologist Nagham Hasan has spent years providing medical and emotional care to former ISIS captives, and pledges to continue “for the long haul” despite often harrowing work.
Refugee firefighters honoured for their bravery in protecting Mauritania’s environment
For their tenacious efforts to put out bushfires and plant trees, the Mbera Fire Brigade has been named the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award regional winner for Africa.
Civil society group hailed for supporting displaced people in remote parts of Myanmar
For its work aiding and empowering communities uprooted by conflict or disaster, Meikswe Myanmar has been named the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award regional winner for Asia and the Pacific.
A safe space for Ukraine’s refugees in Romania
In the Romanian capital Bucharest, a community-based organization is using art to help young refugees of the war in Ukraine.
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