Why including refugees makes economic sense
UNHCR’s new Director of the Africa Bureau, Raouf Mazou, says the socioeconomic inclusion of refugees is vital to the agency’s efforts to protect and assist them. By Ariane Rummery in Geneva The lightbulb moment for Raouf Mazou, who recently wound up a five-year stint...
Syrian family come home to a town ravaged by war
After eight years of conflict, some Syrians are slowly returning to areas where they feel safe. For many, it is a harsh homecoming, and the start of a new set of challenges. By Christopher Reardon in Souran, Syria Life as a refugee was never easy for Zahida, 35, who...
Start-up restores hope for displaced Congolese and local communities in DR Congo
A new sense of purpose is rekindled among displaced Congolese and locals, working together to empower themselves and address gender-based violence. By Natalia Micevic in Kitchanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo Elisa’s face lights up as she talks about the small...