Boosting mental health in Thailand’s refugee camps
In a new UNHCR programme, trained refugee volunteers are protecting and promoting camp residents’ mental health and psychosocial well-being.
The passion, vision and action of Fridtjof Nansen, humanitarian extraordinaire
Ahead of this year’s UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award, we look back at the life and achievements of the Norwegian pioneer who gave his name to the prize.
Somalis abandon their homes in search of food, water and aid as drought deepens
A devastating drought has displaced 1 million Somalis since January 2021, and more people are expected to flee as communities face the prospect of famine.
Pakistan’s disastrous floods uproot refugees and citizens
Afghan refugees are among the 33 million people in Pakistan affected by torrential rains and flooding.
Stories of extraordinary mothers
With Mother’s Day just days away, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is proud to celebrate the strength and resilience we see every day in mothers who have been forced to flee. Many have had to leave their homes and loved ones behind for the promise of a better, safer...
Ethiopian families struggle to survive amid record drought
UNHCR is supporting local authorities in the Somali Region of Ethiopia to provide urgent aid to thousands forced to leave in search of water during worst drought for 40 years.
Tackling school dropouts to secure a better future for refugee children in Thailand
Following disruptions to education caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, UNHCR and partners are finding solutions so that refugee children can access and stay in school.
World War II survivor forced to flee her home once again as war ravages her country
The support delivered to the reception centre where Lyudmyla’s family is hosted, and many other centres in Ukraine was made possible thanks to the support of the United Nations Central Emergency Relief Fund (CERF).
University dorm in western Ukraine offers escape for fleeing families
With nearly 2 million people forcibly displaced within Ukraine, UNHCR and its partners are responding to the dire humanitarian needs with shelter and other forms of aid.