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German scheme eases refugee teachers back into class
21 Feb 2018 A ground-breaking programme at Potsdam University makes use of the skills and talents of newcomers. -
Sudanese student pursues her dreams in Cairo
21 Feb 2018 Nousa is determined to finish school and go to university to help make a difference when, one day, she returns home. -
Grandi urges more aid for Turkey's refugee hosting effort
15 Feb 2018 In a meeting with the Turkish president, the UN refugee chief hails the country's role as host to the world's biggest refugee population. -
Desperate Syrians pay ultimate price in bid to reach Lebanon
12 Feb 2018 Forced to attempt mountain smuggling route to reach safety, 16 Syrian men, women and children freeze to death after being caught in a heavy storm. -
UNHCR's Grandi hails Jordan's job scheme for Syrian refugees
12 Feb 2018 UN refugee chief urges increased donor focus on employment initiatives, saying Jordan scheme offers new blueprint for supporting refugees. -
Thousands flee amid fresh violence in Yemen
9 Feb 2018 UNHCR is alarmed at an upsurge in violence that has left more than 85,000 people displaced countrywide since December 2017. -
Refugee athlete shares message of peace in South Korea
7 Feb 2018 Refugee Olympic Team athlete Pur Biel, who fled South Sudan, has spoken about the importance of peace ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics. -
UNHCR appeals for US$391 million for 'forgotten' Burundi refugees
6 Feb 2018 Low levels of funding mean support efforts in neighbouring countries fall short of acceptable standards. -
Grandi says South Sudan's leaders must restore peace and hope to 'broken' people
2 Feb 2018 Aid groups appeal for US$1.5 billion for refugees and US$1.7 billion for those in need inside the country in 2018.