South Sudan: Africa’s largest displacement crisis
Violence, food insecurity, flooding uproot millions in South Sudan South Sudan emerged from decades of violence and strife to gain its independence. But in the 11 years that have followed, there has been more war than peace in the world’s youngest nation. Hard-won...
Making a mark: UNHCR and UNICEF partner on Blue Dots
Formally known as Children and Family Protection Support Hubs, Blue Dots are safe spaces which provide refugees fleeing Ukraine with critical information and practical support, particularly for the most vulnerable. Located in areas such as border crossing points,...
Ukraine: Inside one of the largest crisises in the world
Since the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the ripple effects of the war have reverberated beyond the country’s borders, throughout Europe and around the world. Not since the Second World War has Europe witnessed such a sudden and large-scale exodus of...
Afghanistan: Heartbreak and signs of hope
As Afghanistan continues to face an unprecedent humanitarian crisis, a deadly earthquake dealt another heartbreaking blow to a country – and people – already experiencing significant hardship in their struggle for daily survival. In late June 2022, the southeastern...
Northern Ethiopia: The latest on the country’s Tigray region
Salam was forced to flee her hometown in northern Ethiopia as clashes reached the area. She fled with her family and found refuge in her father-in-law’s home in Tanqa Milash, residing in a room with just a mattress. “I have no other relatives. They are the ones...
Former midwife delivers safety and hope to Nicaraguan refugee women
Since arriving in Costa Rica more than 50 years ago, Vicenta González has made it her mission to help local and refugee women escape abuse and make a fresh start By Jenny Barchfield in Upala, Costa Rica Women have been travelling to Vicenta Gonzalez’s farm to seek her...
Iraqi doctor provides care and comfort to Yazidi survivors
Gynaecologist Nagham Hasan has spent years providing medical and emotional care to former ISIS captives, and pledges to continue “for the long haul” despite often harrowing work By Cathy Otten in Duhok, Iraq Four women sit huddled together around gynaecologist Nagham...
Refugee firefighters honoured for their bravery in protecting Mauritania’s environment
For their tenacious efforts to put out bushfires and plant trees, the Mbera Fire Brigade has been named the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award regional winner for Africa By Catherine Wachiaya in Mbera refugee camp, Mauritania Ahmedou Ag Albohary vividly recalls the first time...