Life Through a Lens
More than half of the 3 million people driven into exile by the conflict in Syria are children. Haunted by violence and loss, they have also been deprived of a voice. At Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan, a UNHCR workshop entitled “Do You See What I See” has been giving...
Stitch by stitch towards greater protection in northern Myanmar
LAIZA, Myanmar, October 29 (UNHCR) – With colourful fabrics spread around tables and the rhythmic sound of sewing machines, interrupted by laughter and conversation, there is great camaraderie among a group of women in one of Laiza’s camps for internally...
Congolese refugee music-lover charts his way to success
KAMPALA, Uganda, September 25 (UNHCR) – Music has always been part of Jeremiah Mbaha’s life, even when he had almost nothing. “I have been singing since my childhood. I could sing anything and I could see people felt warm and happy,” said the...