A mother from Kyiv finds safety in Poland after days on the road
After a gruelling three-day car journey, Olga and her children are among hundreds of thousands who have fled Ukraine to find safety in neighbouring countries in recent days.
What I learned from talking to a Syrian refugee
“Our lives are profoundly different in many ways but we had so much in common that the distance between us felt small.”
How one intervention changed everything for this refugee
Without cash assistance from UNHCR, Tahani faced an uncertain future
Dispelling anxieties, medics and refugee volunteers join forces to vaccinate refugees in Thailand
COVID-19 vaccinations of refugees in Thailand have been proceeding apace, thanks to the combined efforts of public institutions, partners and refugees themselves.
No longer stateless, a young football enthusiast finds his voice
Born into a stateless family in Thailand, Sai Nhamjoom recently received Thai nationality and with it, renewed hopes for the future.
Afghan refugee doctor dares women and girls to dream
Doctor Saleema Rehman is the regional winner for Asia for UNHCR’s annual Nansen Refugee Award for her dedication to promoting girls’ education in her community and for her contribution to Pakistan’s COVID-19 response.
Six athletes to make up Refugee Paralympic Team at Tokyo Games
Competitors in four sports – including first female refugee Paralympian – ready to take to world stage after beating the odds despite being forced to flee their homes.
Floods bring new misery for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camps
Thousands of people have been made homeless by flooding after monsoon rains inundated refugee sites in southern Bangladesh.
Refugee athletes stride into global spotlight as Tokyo Games begin
Opening ceremony features refugee athletes marching out under the Olympic flag, showcasing the power of sport and sending a message of hope to 82 million displaced people worldwide.