UNHCR helps Indigenous Venezuelans to stay on their lands
UNHCR helps Indigenous Venezuelans to stay on their lands The Pemón people are the guardians of an immense nature reserve in southeastern Venezuela. But poverty is pushing many off their traditional lands. 18.09.23 More stories A group of young people from the...
Afghanistan’s women carpet weavers thrown an economic lifeline
Afghanistan’s women carpet weavers thrown an economic lifeline A UNHCR-supported carpet weaving and processing centre will provide new jobs and better working conditions for former refugee and displaced Afghan women. 04.09.23 More stories © UNHCR/Caroline Gluck In a...
“Being a refugee doesn’t stop you from having ideas…”
“Being a refugee doesn’t stop you from having ideas…” A settlement where innovation and creativity thrive. 03.08.23 More stories Where can you find tech innovators, teachers, humanitarians and environmentalists all in one place? The answer…Mirqaan refugee settlement...
Refugees build skills and confidence with classes in robotics in Hungary
Refugees build skills and confidence with classes in robotics in Hungary The course helps refugees to take the next step in their integration to the society 31.07.23 More stories ©UNHCR/Simon Ernő Two Ukrainian girls, Veronika and Anya, are helping each other to build...
Syrian refugee turns trash into treasure in Jordan
Syrian refugee turns trash into treasure in Jordan In Za’atari refugee camp, one man’s creative spirit and unwavering determination have transformed discarded materials into objects of beauty. 27.07.23 More stories © UNHCR/Shawkat Alharfoush Ziyad Al-Awaji, also...
Sudanese refugees fleeing conflict find safety in South Sudan
Sudanese refugees fleeing conflict find safety in South Sudan Thousands of Sudanese refugees who arrived at UNHCR’s transit centre in Renk are being transported to refugee camps in Maban county in Upper Nile State. 20.07.23 More stories © UNHCR/Melik Benkritly After...
#WhatHomeMeans to refugees and other displaced people (part two)
#WhatHomeMeans to refugees and other displaced people (part two) Family, friends, a feeling of safety, belonging, and hope… Refugees and other displaced people share what always brings them back “home”. 07.07.23 More stories ©Ajaz Ahmad Musafirzada...
Displaced Afghans get help to rebuild their lives and communities
Displaced Afghans get help to rebuild their lives and communities After many years of conflict, close to 1.4 million internally displaced Afghans have returned to their places of origin since 2021 and are getting support to work towards a better future. 13.07.23 More...