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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.
How can we protect refugees from growing digital threats?
Online misinformation, disinformation and hate speech targeting refugees and asylum-seekers is causing real-world harms. Finding ways to tackle it is critical.
Defying gravity and expectations, former Syrian refugee Maya Ghazal gets her wings
A decade after arriving in the UK as a young refugee, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador officially becomes a commercial airline pilot and hopes her achievement will inspire other young refugees to aim high.
In Syria, UNHCR’s Grandi urges more support for refugees returning home
UN High Commissioner for Refugees marks World Refugee Day meeting Syrians going home, but warns that returns will prove short-lived without increased international assistance.
Rohingya refugee family reunites in Greece: “We can build our future now”
With legal support, a Rohingya refugee family were able to realize their right to be reunited, but funding cuts will deny such support to other families desperate to be together.
Sudanese refugee women defy odds to rebuild their lives in Chad
Sudanese women in Chad are creating opportunities for themselves and supporting each other to recover from loss and trauma.
Unbroken by a decade of war, Yemen’s Taiz seeks help to rebuild
Returning to her city nearly seven years after fleeing conflict, UNHCR staff member Sawsan shows donors the impact of their support and how – with help – residents are taking responsibility for their own futures.
Rooted again: How one woman rebuilt her life and found a family at Ottawa’s Carty House
When Pamella speaks about home, her voice carries both the pain of exile and the resilience of someone who has survived it. Originally from Burundi, Pamella never imagined that speaking out about women’s rights could cost her everything—but it nearly did.
Zambia’s refugee policy encourages farmers to be self-reliant
Following pledges made at the Global Refugee Forum in 2023, Zambia’s refugee policy is making progress towards improving conditions for refugees and their host communities.
Funding cuts threaten support for displaced women affected by violence in Mozambique
Conflict and extreme weather are forcing more people from their homes in Cabo Delgado Province, exposing women to sexual violence and other threats as funds to meet their needs run dry.
Haitian refugee finds safety and stability in Mexico City
When Giovanni arrived in Mexico after a long and uncertain journey from Haiti, he knew no one and spoke no Spanish, but he received support to rebuild his life and find a community.
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