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On the ground with… George Obiero, UNHCR staff counsellor
UNHCR staff counsellor George has previously worked as a counsellor and humanitarian in South Sudan, Nigeria and Kenya for UNHCR and other organisations.
Forced to flee and going for gold: sport offers refugees a chance to heal, grow and shine
UK for UNHCR CEO Emma Cherniavksy reflects on her time at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, what Cindy Ngamba’s win means for refugees everywhere and the unifying power of sport.
On the ground with… Phoebe Goodwin, UNHCR Architect and Shelter Specialist
A qualified architect, Phoebe Goodwin joined UNHCR in 2015 and has worked in a number of countries, including Bangladesh, Jordan and Mexico.
On the ground with…Yukiko Iriyama, UNHCR Chief of Emergency Preparedness
On the ground with…Yukiko Iriyama, UNHCR Chief of Emergency Preparedness
My story: UNHCR Field Assistant in Yemen
Ghadeer works as a Field Assistant with UNHCR in Yemen. Here she shares her experiences and explains what motivates her to carry on and do whatever she can to help displaced people.