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Lyon restaurant serves up Syrian menu to launch Refugee Food Festival
15 Jun 2017 After last year's success, the festival goes international with events in 13 European cities, starting in the capital of French gastronomy. -
A home away from home under UNHCR accommodation programme
19 Apr 2017 In Greece, refugees find new homes with UNHCR assistance, putting an end to months of uncertainty. -
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Barbara Hendricks sings with refugees in Greece
11 Apr 2017 Acclaimed soprano and humanitarian says she is impressed by improvements to refugees' living conditions since last year. -
Afghan boy retreats into silence after separation from family
10 Apr 2017 Eight-year-old Farzad is one of a growing number of refugee children whose health has been affected by flight. -
Determined young Afghan eyes academic success in Italy
3 Mar 2017 At the age of 10, Alidad Shiri set off alone for Europe. Fifteen years later, he is about to graduate with a degree in philosophy from the University of Trento. -
UNHCR calls for help for refugees facing European winter freeze
13 Jan 2017 The UN Refugee Agency urges governments to do more to help and protect refugees and migrants battling freezing temperatures in Europe. -
Refugees serve up a taste of home at food festival in France
27 Dec 2016 Strasbourg restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs, changing perceptions one palate at a time. -
UNHCR moves 1,100 out of tents, beating first snows of winter
8 Dec 2016 Agency has arranged 19,500 places in apartments, hotels and with host families throughout Greece for relocation candidates and vulnerable asylum-seekers. -
Volunteers who saved lives on Lesvos nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
7 Oct 2016 Two volunteers who spent 2015 helping refugees and migrants on the Greek island of Lesvos honoured with Nobel Peace Prize nomination.