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Venezuelans risk life and limb to seek help in Colombia

Refugees and migrants brave floods, bandits and treacherous footpaths in a desperate search for food, medicine and safety in Cúcuta.

5 Apr 2019

UNHCR photographer's essay on Congolese women refugees wins prestigious award

Giles Duley's arresting portraits land Amnesty International humanitarian reporting prize.

4 Apr 2019

Cyclone Idai survivors struggle to rebuild devastated communities

Cut off by flood damage, residents of Buzi in Mozambique remain in desperate need of supplies before they can turn to rebuilding their lives.

3 Apr 2019

UN refugee chief connects with Chinese companies at Boao Forum

As part of UNHCR's growing engagement with China, High Commissioner Filippo Grandi calls on the private sector to collaborate on connectivity and innovation for refugees.

29 Mar 2019

UNHCR aid for Cyclone Idai survivors arrives in Mozambique

An aircraft carrying tents, tarpaulins, mosquito nets, solar lanterns and other vital relief lands in Mozambique to support 10,000 survivors.

27 Mar 2019

UNHCR prepares to send aid to Cyclone Idai survivors in Zimbabwe

UNHCR is readying tents, tarpaulins, solar lanterns, cooking utensils and other aid for thousands of refugees who lost homes in Zimbabwe.

25 Mar 2019

Donors pledge more than US$7 billion to meet needs of displaced Syrians

UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says many Syrians have lived through experiences "almost beyond contemplation" but are determined to rebuild their lives.

14 Mar 2019

Eight years on, Syrian refugees weigh thorny question of return

Abdulhay, like the war in Syria, is eight years old. His family are among the millions of refugees wondering what their future holds.

9 Mar 2019

Syrian family come home to a town ravaged by war

After eight years of conflict, some Syrians are slowly returning to areas where they feel safe. For many, it is a harsh homecoming, and the start of a new set of challenges.

7 Mar 2019