
What it’s like to be a Syrian refugee
After 10 years in Jordan, mother-of-two Nour is settled in her new community. But cost-of-living increases mean her economic situation remains precarious.


After 10 years in Jordan, mother-of-two Nour is settled in her new community. But cost-of-living increases mean her economic situation remains precarious.

Dr Angela Merkel has received the UNHCR Refugee Nansen Award for her work protecting refugees at the height of the Syrian crisis.

Winter will add to the suffering for refugees and displaced families in Europe, the Middle East and central Asia.

Triggered by heavy monsoon rains, catastrophic floods in Pakistan have washed away homes and affected millions of people.

The Horn of Africa is experiencing a catastrophic drought, however, the situation is particularly dire in Somalia.

Kate Dundas connects with a Syrian refugee woman in Jordan.

UNHCR is appealing for life-saving aid for millions affected by catastrophic Horn of Africa drought.

More humanitarian assistance is desperately needed to help Afghans survive the coming winter.

The majority of funds raised by Australia for UNHCR are directed to UNHCR’s emergency operations, providing the ready funds and resources to respond quickly and effectively in situations of crisis and disaster.