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Driven from their land, Syrian farmers scavenge to survive
14 Mar 2016 As Syria's bloody war enters its sixth year, those fleeing violence in conflict affected areas frequently endure poor living conditions. -
UNHCR expresses concern over EU-Turkey plan
11 Mar 2016 United Nations refugee chief Filippo Grandi warns on legality of blanket returns of anyone from one country to another without spelling out protection safeguards. -
Syrian actor's real-life drama has happy ending in Vienna
11 Mar 2016 Theatre's smell of freedom helped Syrian actor find new life in Austria -
Doctors face uphill task to treat Syria's mental wounds
11 Mar 2016 Five years of brutal conflict have caused a sharp rise in psychological trauma affecting Syrians, with fewer psychiatrists on hand to treat them. -
Hopes fade for new Syrian friends camped at Greek border
4 Mar 2016 A group of seven Syrian refugee families, once strangers, arrived on the Greek islands together and are still together. -
UNHCR sets out detailed plan to solve refugee situation in Europe
4 Mar 2016 Ahead of key EU-Turkey meeting, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi warns Europe is running out of time. -
UNHCR aid reaches besieged Syrian town of Moadamiyeh
1 Mar 2016 Convoy of 51 trucks carrying blankets, tarpaulins and hygiene items was the first to reach the town since a cessation of hostilities on February 27. -
UNHCR warns of imminent humanitarian crisis in Greece
1 Mar 2016 Disarray in Europe over asylum as governments fail to work together to implement already reached agreements. -
UNHCR, UNICEF launch plan to protect refugee women and children
26 Feb 2016 Blue Dot hubs to boost protection for children and families on the move across Europe.