Five things to know about statelessness
Statelessness affects millions of people globally, restricting their lives and opportunities. Here’s what you need to know about how it happens and what is being done to address it By UNHCR staff Millions of people around the world are not citizens of any country....
Education on hold: Sudan war robs young people’s hope for the future
An entire generation is facing a bleak future as continued violence in Sudan disrupts education for millions By Moulid Hujale in Kosti, Sudan When Ibrahim Abdulrahman’s name was announced on national radio as the top performing student in the country’s high school...
Refugee Olympic Team inspires as it makes history
From the team’s first-ever medal to its final appearances and some personal bests, refugee athletes showcased their determination and the power of sport to transform lives By UNHCR staff A fortnight-long celebration of sports in Paris that began with smiles in the...
The Taekwondo academy in Jordanian refugee camp that produced an Olympian
Friends and family of Yahya Bassam Al Ghotany filled with pride as he competes in Paris, while the academy in Azraq camp where he trained helps young people build resilience and follow their dreams By Rand Batarneh in Azraq refugee camp, Jordan, and Mel Paramasivan in...
Cindy Ngamba wins historic first medal for Refugee Olympic Team
Boxer won a bronze medal in the 75kg category after a dominant quarterfinal win By UNHCR staff Refugee athlete Cindy Ngamba won the first-ever medal for the Refugee Olympic Team in Paris on Sunday, after she triumphed in her quarterfinal bout and guaranteed herself at...
Refugees paddle for inclusion in Seville
The Crew Together project in the Spanish city of Seville uses canoeing to promote refugees’ integration as well as their physical and mental well-being By Lurdes Calvo, in Seville, Spain Fleeing war, Anastasia crossed a continent by train to reach Seville in southern...
Refugees discover benefits of insect farming in Zimbabwe
Refugees at Tongogara settlement have learned how to breed black soldier flies for a greener animal feed and fertilizer that is helping them earn an income By Hélène Caux in Tongogara refugee settlement, Zimbabwe When Francine Mashimango fled violence in the...
Largest-ever Refugee Olympic Team makes its entrance as Paris Games open
Members of the 37-strong team have overcome extraordinary odds to reach the globe’s highest sporting stage and carry the hopes of some 120 million displaced people worldwide By UNHCR staff Journeying down the Seine through the historic heart of a rainy Paris, cheered...