If we neglect immediate humanitarian needs in Syria, social and political divisions will not heal
Without global support, millions of Syrian refugees and displaced people will see their dream of return ruined, warns Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees By Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Ibtihal and her family returned home to the...
Forcibly displaced Syrian women’s crucial role in rebuilding a free Syria for all
This International Women’s Day, I call on the international community to support the efforts of forcibly displaced Syrian women in shaping their nation’s future By Nour Jarrouj The past 14 years have been etched onto my soul. I remember vividly the day the...
Training gives Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camps vital skills for self-reliance
For young Rohingya women living in Kutupalong camp in Cox’s Bazar, learning a skill they can use to help support their families opens up new horizons By Shari Nijman, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh Not long ago, Samuda Khatum had no idea what to do if the solar-powered...
Bridging cultures: Mandela Kuet’s Journey to Empower Winnipeg Youth
Mandela Kuet’s childhood in Winnipeg’s North End was shaped by the sights and sounds of a community deeply intertwined with both Indigenous and newcomer cultures. It was a place where the sense of family, culture, and community provided a foundation for...
People still being forced to flee as the war in Ukraine continues
Frontline communities continue to suffer the dire consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine for a fourth year. By Viktoriia Tiutiunnyk and Nikola Ivanovski in Pavlohrad, Ukraine As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth year, UN High...
From refugees to healthcare heroes: how Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot is transforming lives
Through innovative programs like the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), Canada is providing a lifeline to skilled refugees, while addressing crucial labour shortages at the same time By Soo-Jung Kim in Ottawa, Canada “Beginning from my academic journey, I was...
Explainer: War in Ukraine – the human cost and humanitarian response
As the full-scale war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, what does it mean for people forced from their homes? By UNHCR staff Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, nearly 11 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes and...
Displaced but not despairing, Ukrainians face fourth year of full-scale war
Nearly 11 million Ukrainians have been forced from their homes since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, but with the support of UNHCR, people are proving their resilience By Oleksii Barkov in Sumy, Ukraine The deadly and destructive full-scale war...