Yemen sees fresh displacement after five years of conflict
After fleeing latest fighting in country’s north, Yemenis describe harrowing route to safety and dire conditions on arrival as humanitarian aid struggles to meet needs. By UNHCR staff in Marib, Yemen Nasra described the scene of chaos and panic during the night in...
Syrian refugees aid vulnerable Swiss amid COVID-19 outbreak
As the elderly and unwell self-isolate, a network of Syrians provides a vital bridge to the outside world for Swiss in greatest need. By Tim Gaynor and Elisabet Diaz Sanmartin As a retired doctor living alone in Switzerland, Marie-Claude was concerned about how to...
How your Zakat has helped rebuild the lives of refugees
By Lynn Al Nasser For Muslims around the world, the Holy Month of Ramadan is a time of reflection, gratitude and patience. It is a time for families and communities to gather and break their fast (iftar) together. For 30 days, Muslims are required to fast from sunrise...