Five things you should know about Afghanistan
By UNHCR Over the past year, parts of Afghanistan have become safer, but the country is in the grip of a humanitarian crisis. Last August, the eyes of the world were on Afghanistan amidst the dramatic scenes at Kabul airport as people rushed to escape. Today, the...
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff releases new album titled ‘Refugees’
By UNHCR With its message of peace, love and humanity, ‘Refugees’ is also a call to action. With a career stretching back over 50 years, Jamaican musician Jimmy Cliff is often known as the “Grandfather of Reggae”. Now the 78-year-old is using his first album in over a...
Ukrainian village torn apart by war begins long process of rebuilding
By Victoria Andrievska and Saorlaith Ni Bhroin in Kyiv | 11 August 2022 In the quiet rural village of Nalyvaikivka on the outskirts of Kyiv, locals are sifting through the debris of their destroyed homes, hoping to salvage whatever they can. Others gather at garden...