Thousands of Ethiopians seek asylum in Sudan’s Blue Nile State
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. Several thousand people fleeing escalating violence in Ethiopia’s Benishangul Gumuz...
‘I have been working with a commitment I have never had before’
With only limited resources, an Ethiopian refugee doctor is drawing on his skills and training to help fellow refugees in need in Sudan. By Doris Kuen and Giulia Raffaelli in Hamdayet, Sudan Medical doctor Tefera Tewodros was among the first refugees to reach safety...
Nicaraguans strive to support themselves in exile in Costa Rica
During a visit, UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi says economic inclusion is key to the success of both asylum-seekers and their host communities. By Jean Pierre Mora in Upala, Costa Rica As political protests spread in Nicaragua three years ago, grocery shop owner Carmen*...
Race against time to help thousands of Central African refugees
As rains approach, the race is on to get aid to thousands seeking safety in a remote village in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo. By Fabien Faivre in Ndu village, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Twice in his long life, 74-year-old Joseph had to...
UNHCR welcomes Canada campaign on global education for refugee and displaced children, and host communities
OTTAWA, CANADA, 8 FEBRUARY 2021 – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomed today “Together for Learning” – a new three-year campaign from Global Affairs Canada that will support quality education for refugee and displaced youth, and host communities that welcome them....
Venezuelans defy the pandemic to seek a future in Colombia
Visiting Maicao, UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi urges greater support for countries hosting millions of displaced Venezuelans amid COVID-19 crisis. By Ángela Méndez-Triviño and Olga Sarrado in Maicao, Colombia When Verónica Petit’s daughter Franyimar was just a year old,...
#LoveWeek Quiz: What kind of refugee advocate are you?
This Valentine’s Day, help spread kindness. Purchase a gift for a loved one that’ll warm their heart and help a refugee. SHOP VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS Will you be our Valentine? Find out what kind of refugee advocate you are in this quiz and receive a...
Yemen’s ‘marginalized ones’ endure hunger, displacement
Conflict and displacement have compounded centuries of discrimination against Yemen’s Muhamasheen minority, denying access to jobs, documentation and humanitarian aid. By Jean-Nicolas Beuze AMRAN, Yemen – It was past noon, the time when Mariam would normally start...