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Elderly Syrian survives sea voyage in quest to reunite with family in Germany
17 Mar 2014 With the help of UNHCR, Greece's Asylum Service and the German immigration authorities, Sabria's dream is at hand and she will soon see long lost loved ones. -
Former Somali refugees raise funds in Canada to build pre-school in Dadaab
13 Mar 2014 More than 400 children applied to enrol in the new school in Dagahaley camp, but there is currently only room for 140. The students include refugees and local Kenyan children. -
International Women's Day: Raped girl's education dreams go up in smoke
7 Mar 2014 UNHCR puts a priority on spreading awareness about sexual and gender-based violence and at preventing a scourge that affects millions around the world. -
Dream home comes closer for Serbian family years after fleeing Croatia
27 Feb 2014 Former refugee Ranko has applied for one of 70 sturdy bungalows to be built in Serbia under a programme aimed at ending the region's long displacement chapter. -
Music keeps hope alive for a trio of urban refugees in Luanda
6 Feb 2014 Music helps Freeboy Gbaryeel cope with the drudgery of his daily life and the uncertainty of his future. A gift of guitars could help him become self-sufficient. -
Refugee turns host and protector for displaced South Sudanese
30 Jan 2014 In a reversal of fortune, an Ethiopian who sought refuge in South Sudan now becomes the host of a large family displaced in their own country. -
A Somali mother longs for an Alpine reunion with her children
28 Jan 2014 Nimo struggles to talk about the four of her children who are having to fend for themselves in an Ethiopian refugee camp. But good news is on the way. -
Central African Republic: Emergency evacuation from a crucible of violence
24 Jan 2014 UNHCR helps evacuate 58 people from a transit centre in the Central African Republic town of Bossambele, where they were surrounded by armed men. -
From refugee to leader: an Ethiopian woman shows the way in Kenya
16 Jan 2014 An Ethiopian refugee in Nairobi inspires girls and women to speak out and achieve their dreams.