Afghan children learn side by side with Iranian peers
An exemplary policy in Iran lets Afghan children attend public school, whether they are registered refugees, passport holders or even undocumented. By Farha Bhoyroo in Esfahan, Iran As the bell rings to announce the start of the day, a group of girls run through the...
Asylum-seeker in Greece speaks out about the violence that upended her life
On her way home from work, a woman in Cameroon was attacked and raped by a pack of strangers. Now seeking asylum in Greece, she is raising her voice to help others. By Josie Le Blond in Lesvos, Greece The nightmare that forced Virginie Laure to flee Cameroon came at...
Sporting world pledge support for refugees, ahead of next week’s Global Refugee Forum
Over 70 organizations join UNHCR and the International Olympic Committee to help young refugees discover their potential through sports. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that more than 70 entities – including...