Human Stories

Every year on June 20th, UNHCR commemorates WORLD REFUGEE DAY honouring the resilience and courage of millions of people who have been forced to flee war, persecution and violence. In 2020, we marked World Refugee Day against a backdrop of record displacement figures and dramatic social change. The entire world […]

Everyone counts in the response to COVID-19. All over the world, refugee communities are showing solidarity and joining the fight against coronavirus through different initiatives.

Early in March, before COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, Samuel Suárez was already giving at-risk Ecuadorians in rural areas lifesaving tips to avoid infection.

A UNHCR-supported documentation programme seeks to assure indigenous Sama Bajau people can access education, health care and housing in the Philippines.

UNHCR Philippines Goodwill Ambassador Atom Araullo revisits Kutupalong Camp two years after Rohingya fled Rakhine State, Myanmar and headed towards Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

Mother’s day is just around the corner. On this day, we recall the resilient mothers of Marawi and their heartwarming stories.

In a bustling city working towards re-development, these Maranao people show their resilience by engaging in livelihood and looking at the future with bright eyes.

For these women in Marawi, this vegetable mix is more than just a side dish. It is a symbol of their culture and a beacon of hope for brighter futures.

Through UNHCR’s quick impact projects, hope and self-reliance are rebuilt for these displaced families in Marawi.

You can help make sure more refugee girls like Sabika can realize their full potential.