Displaced families in Kabul caught in downward spiral
Months after fleeing to Afghanistan’s capital, aid is the only lifeline for many displaced families trying to survive a winter of soaring unemployment and food costs. By Andrew North in Kabul, Afghanistan Mullah Ahmed’s* children gaze at the flames licking up the...
Without documents, women at high risk of gender-based violence
UNHCR is advocating for women and girls in South Africa to acquire identity documents which can help reduce the risk of statelessness, and physical and psychological abuse. By Pumla Rulashe in Pretoria, South Africa Bonisiwe is plagued by a recurring nightmare about...
A winning solution for refugees and Canadian employers takes roots in Pictou County
A program connecting employers with qualified refugees is taking root in Nova Scotia. It could address shortages in the local health care sector, and lead to similar efforts across Canada and in other countries. By UNHCR Canada Through the efforts of RefugePoint, an...
Lone refugee children go from homelessness in Greece to new lives across Europe
Legislative changes in Greece and a relocation programme have helped hundreds of unaccompanied refugee children get off the streets. By Louise Donovan in Athens, Greece *Abed was just 11 years old when he left his parents and siblings in Iran and began the long and...
A new approach to refugee integration bears fruit in Rwanda
Two years after the Global Refugee Forum, Rwanda shows how inclusive policies in education and livelihoods are unlocking the potential of refugees and their hosts. By Samuel Otieno and Catherine Wachiaya in Kigali, Rwanda Back in her native Democratic Republic of the...
UNHCR, States, partners meet today to assess Global Refugee Forum’s progress
High Level Officials Meeting takes place 14–15 December The first follow-up to the Global Refugee Forum starts today. The High-Level Officials Meeting, a two-day virtual event, will bring together senior government officials, refugees and various stakeholders, to take...
Your holiday charitable donation can support refugees during the festive season and beyond
During the holiday season, many displaced people worldwide are without the basics they need to survive. At this time of year there are many ways you can help refugees and displaced people all over the world. While many Canadians share the joys of the holidays with...
Refugee women scale Atlas mountain to tackle gender violence
An all-female group including 13 refugees from six countries set out to climb Mount Toubkal – Morocco’s highest peak – to highlight the struggle to end violence against women. By Kawtar Abendag and Ass Hagouchi in Toubkal National Park, Morocco As the red sand plains...