UNHCR scrambles aid as devastating floods sweep Nigeria
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR’s Representative in Nigeria, Arjun Jain – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA – Heavy rains have ravaged 30 of Nigeria’s 36 states. According to...
History-making Refugee Paralympic Team shows the power of sport to inspire
Competing in six sporting disciplines in Paris, the Refugee Paralympic Team won its first-ever medals, showing the world what refugees with disabilities can achieve By UNHCR staff The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games concluded on Sunday with a raucous closing ceremony and...
How is the mpox outbreak impacting refugees and displaced people?
A recent surge in mpox cases in Africa has raised concerns about its potentially devastating impact on displaced people living in crowded camps. Find out how UNHCR is working with partners to contain the outbreak By UNHCR staff You may have heard about mpox in the...
Sudanese mother suffers tragedy before perilous escape to Libya
After her family’s life in Darfur was ripped apart by conflict, Tahani Hamid took a dangerous route to Libya, where nearly 100,000 Sudanese refugees have sought safety from the war By Sanne Biesmans in Tripoli, Libya Tahani Hamid, 35, remembers her former life as a...
Journey of recovery for refugee Paralympic fencer
Wheelchair fencer Amelio Castro Grueso fought long and hard to reach the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as a member of the Refugee Paralympic Team By Barbara Molinario in Rome, Italy In a gym overlooking the Tiber River in Rome, Amelio Castro Grueso is practicing...
Atangana adds to Refugee Paralympic Team medal tally with 400m bronze
Personal best time in men’s 400m T11 final means a podium finish for the vision-impaired sprinter and Refugee Paralympic Team flagbearer By UNHCR staff Refugee athlete Guillaume Junior Atangana ran an outstanding race at Paris’ Stade de France on Sunday taking third...
Zakia Khudadadi takes bronze and an historic first medal for Refugee Paralympic Team
A thrilling series of Para taekwondo bouts leads to a bronze medal in the K44-47kg category and the first-ever podium finish for a member of the Refugee Paralympic Team By UNHCR staff Zakia Khudadadi made history on Thursday when she claimed bronze in Para taekwondo...
Refugee Paralympic Team takes centre stage at Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony
After overcoming huge adversity to reach the Paralympics, the team of refugee athletes now aims to compete, win and give hope to others. By UNHCR staff Members of the largest-ever Refugee Paralympic Team received a rousing ovation as they joined the procession of...