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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.
The Kenyan powerhouse improving women’s lives in Australia
Refugee Rosemary Kariuki has been recognized as Australia’s 2021 ‘Local Hero’ for her work helping other displaced women overcome isolation and gender violence.
Fleeing bandit attacks, Nigerian villagers seek safety in Niger
Around 77,000 Nigerians have sought refuge in Niger’s Maradi region, some 7,660 since the start of the year as banditry and armed attacks spread.
Refugees in Sudan reap benefits of clean cooking energy
A switch to ethanol reduces risky trips in search of firewood, slows reforestation and creates healthier home environments for refugees in White Nile state.
Eye operation draws life into focus for young refugee
Cataracts gradually robbed six-year-old Azaiya of his sight. A corrective operation allowed him to see a world with opportunities.
A former refugee ensures that the voices of people of colour are heard in places where they are not
For Ali Abukar, engaging in a dialogue that represents all voices and setting up inclusive mechanisms to inform decision-making are necessary for meaningful change to take place.
Helping vulnerable children to find their inner hero
Syrian refugee wins UNHCR Innovation Award for an inventive project that helps vulnerable children overcome trauma linked to past experiences.
Thousands of Ethiopians seek asylum in Sudan’s Blue Nile State
Several thousand people fleeing escalating violence in Ethiopia’s Benishangul Gumuz region have sought safety in Sudan’s Blue Nile State over the last month.
‘I have been working with a commitment I have never had before’
With only limited resources, an Ethiopian refugee doctor is drawing on his skills and training to help fellow refugees in need in Sudan.
Nicaraguans strive to support themselves in exile in Costa Rica
During a visit, UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi says economic inclusion is key to the success of both asylum-seekers and their host communities.
Race against time to help thousands of Central African refugees
As rains approach, the race is on to get aid to thousands seeking safety in a remote village in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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