Saima’s Story: Women Humanitarians
“After I graduated college, I applied for a job with UNHCR Afghanistan office based in Islamabad as a National Gender Officer. This was a difficult time for women in Afghanistan, and so my job was certainly not an easy one. Although I was still based in Islamabad and just did missions into Afghanistan, the situations I was faced with were extremely difficult.”
Call for Applications for DAFI Bachelor’s degree scholarships 2019-2020
UNHCR Jordan is pleased to announce the launch of the DAFI Scholarship for Bachelor’s degree for the academic year 2019-2020.
Supporting elderly Syrian refugees in Jordan
“We are alone. My eldest son died during the conflict in Syria and we have lost contact with the rest of our family.”
From Zaatari to Rio: Syrian refugees train to be professional football players in Brazil
Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan and the municipality of Paty do Alferes in the southern state of Rio de Janeiro are linked by a special element: Pérolas Negras, the city’s football club.
Syrian craftsman revives Ajami handmade art at UNHCR bazaar
Mohammad, a Syrian refugee in Jordan, is an expert in “Ajami” art.
Jordan Syrian refugee crafts Circassian cheese at home
The cheese is Salma’s lifeline.