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The passion, vision and action of Fridtjof Nansen, humanitarian extraordinaire
26 Sep 2022 Ahead of this year's UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award, we look back at the life and achievements of the Norwegian pioneer who gave his name to the prize. -
Syrian family awaits end of lockdown to start new life in Norway
24 Jun 2020 Airport closure put Wafaa and her family's resettlement on hold, but she hopes that once crisis eases they can leave Lebanon and her teenage son can stop work. -
UNHCR, UNICEF and IOM urge European states to boost education for refugee and migrant children
11 Sep 2019 Key challenges include lack of school spaces, teachers not adequately trained, language barriers and limited access to psychosocial support -
Film changes the life of Syrian refugee boy and his family
8 Nov 2018 Discovered by film director Nadine Labaki in the streets of Beirut, Zain Al Rafeaa and his family find new beginning in Norway. -
Syrian boy takes incredible path from refugee to red carpet
22 Sep 2018 Zain Al Rafeaa's childhood as a refugee in Beirut inspired his lead role in an award-winning movie, transporting him to the glitz of Cannes and beyond. -
Call to prayer helps dentist's Muslim patients feel at home
3 Mar 2016 Somali dentist, once a refugee herself, fills in the gaps for new arrivals in Norway. -
Taking the plunge: Swimming lessons help integration in Norway
15 Feb 2016 Somali refugee Abdullahi Yusuf Jibril helps others to take the plunge. -
UNHCR urges Europe to do more to help Syrian refugees
11 Jul 2014 Only four per cent of Syrian refugees have sought asylum in Europe. More than half of them are going to Sweden and Germany. -
Resettlement of unaccompanied children from Tunisia to Norway
17 Jan 2012