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Deadly blaze devastates Syrian refugee family in Lebanon
15 Dec 2017 Local community comes together after fire sweeps through tented Bekaa Valley settlement, killing eight young children from one extended family. -
UN and partners seek US$4.4 billion to aid Syria refugees
12 Dec 2017 Funding appeal launched to support over 5 million Syrians exiled by seven years of brutal conflict as well as the vulnerable communities hosting them -
Male rape and sexual torture widespread in Syria crisis - report
6 Dec 2017 A UNHCR study finds rape, torture and sexual exploitation of men and boys may be far more common both within and outside Syria than previously believed. -
Lebanese clown group uses laughter to make serious points
16 Nov 2017 Clowns present tales from children to create awareness of human rights and social justice. -
In Italy, scholarship gives South Sudanese refugee fresh chance
16 Nov 2017 The UWC Refugee Initiative hopes to double number of scholarships it currently offers to refugees to at least 100. -
Crafting a life for refugee artisans
13 Nov 2017 La Fabrique Nomade helps artisans who are refugees continue their craft in France. -
Aleppo returnees assess scale of rebuilding
13 Nov 2017 Fierce fighting has left much of Aleppo in ruins, but with help, those now returning are determined to repair its wounds. -
Cash grants offer hope to displaced Yemenis facing eviction
8 Nov 2017 With two million still displaced after years of conflict, UNHCR assistance helps the most vulnerable keep a roof over their heads and children out of work. -
'I feel like I am born again': citizenship brings hope to stateless minority in Kenya
6 Nov 2017 Makonde people of Kenya receive citizenship ending stateless existence.