Older Colombians and Venezuelans take care of each other under the same roof
Grandpa’s House hosts Colombian seniors who were left alone. Now it has increased its capacity to also shelter Venezuelans on the move. RIOHACHA, Colombia – Morato Martinez, a 75-year-old Colombian, spends his days painting the walls of Grandpa’s House, the care...
Angelina Jolie calls for leadership and humanity as millions flee Venezuela
On a two-day visit to Colombia, the UNHCR Special Envoy met with refugees, returnees and government officials to assess the human impact of a mounting exodus. By Christopher Reardon MAICAO, Colombia – With over 4 million Venezuelans now living in exile, UNHCR Special...
Becoming the best of friends in Beirut
Shadi is Syrian and Elie is Lebanese. They met on a Beirut movie set and are now best friends. Elie is from Lebanon and Shadi is a refugee from Syria. Both are part-time actors and they met on the set of a movie in Beirut. The two 33-year-olds instantly clicked,...
Statement by UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie as Venezuelan refugees and migrants top 4 million
In 2002, 2010 and 2012 I was in Ecuador visiting some of the many Colombians who had fled the conflict. I said to the families that I met that I looked forward to visiting Colombia itself, when peace made it possible for refugees to return. Today, I have met returning...
Rohingya refugees fret for their children’s futures
UNHCR is promoting more learning opportunities and higher teaching standards for thousands of young Rohingya refugees. By Caroline Gluck and Iffath Yeasmine in Kutupalong refugee settlement, Bangladesh When Abu Sayed, father of six, thinks about the future of his...
Refugee from South Sudan becomes an advocate for tree planting in Uganda
South Sudanese refugee uses his time in Uganda to promote a movement to conserve the environment. By Linda Muriuki in Arua, Uganda At 32, Bidal Abraham has already had to flee his home in South Sudan three times. Each time he made it safely to neighbouring Uganda....
UNHCR warns of growing climate-related displacement in Somalia
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Ahead of World Environment Day tomorrow, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for...
Hurting in Yemen, Somali refugees head home in time for Eid
Ground down by conflict and worsening conditions, 125 Somali refugees opt for UNHCR-assisted return, bringing total departures via scheme to 4,298 since 2017. By Hanson Ghandi Tamfu in Aden, Yemen Gathered at the quayside in Aden, Yemen’s largest port, 125 Somali...