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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.
Displaced Somalis and refugees struggle to recover as climate change brings new threats
Across Somalia, communities worn down by decades-long conflict, are facing disaster upon disaster with little time or resources to recover from in between.
‘Good morning, Yaoundé’: refugees take the mic
In Cameroon, a group of refugees trained in radio journalism are raising public awareness about forced displacement. It was time to narrate their own story.
Courage of refugee Olympians lights up Tokyo Games
Competing on the global stage gives new hope to refugee Olympians and focuses attention on the situation of the world’s forcibly displaced.
With origami cranes and online posts, fans cheer on Refugee Olympians
From students across Japan to refugees in camps in East Africa, the Refugee Olympic Team has experienced an outpouring of support in Tokyo.
Irish Somali woman steps up campaign against female genital mutilation
Ifrah Ahmed’s fight against female genital mutilation has taken on a new urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Floods bring new misery for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camps
Thousands of people have been made homeless by flooding after monsoon rains inundated refugee sites in southern Bangladesh.
Asylum-seekers cultivate new lives in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The road to full integration for asylum-seekers in Bosnia and Herzegovina can be a long one, but UNHCR is providing support.
The refugee weightlifter giving back as mental health nurse
Having found help during tough times, Cyrille Tchatchet was inspired to study nursing alongside training for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Stand up for the Refugee Convention or millions will pay the price
To mark the 70th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, UNHCR’s Grandi calls on states to renew their commitment to its principles.
Barbara Hendricks reflects on half a lifetime helping refugees
Celebrated performer and Honorary Lifetime Goodwill Ambassador looks back at her 35-year role with the UN Refugee Agency.
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