Football keeps young refugees’ dreams alive in Kenya’s Kakuma camp
Football has become part of the fabric of young people’s lives in the Kakuma refugee camp, allowing refugees like Abdirahman to showcase their talents and follow their dreams. By Samuel Otieno and Kathryn Porteous in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya As the sun sinks towards...
Young couple’s love endures war in Sudan and escape to Ethiopia
Mussa and Jamila had big plans for their wedding day but conflict in Sudan shattered their dreams. They fled to Ethiopia where they are now rebuilding their lives. By Moulid Hujale in Sherkole refugee camp, Ethiopia Mussa Mohamed, 25, vividly remembers the first time...
“Refugees” or “Migrants”? How word choices affect rights and lives
UNHCR Explainer By Shabia Mantoo, Geneva All people who move between countries deserve full respect for their human rights and dignity. There are, however, different reasons and motivations for people to leave their homes and, consequently, different international...