Syria
Eleven years on, displaced Syrians face mounting challenges
UNHCR appeals to the world to remember the many Syrians displaced inside and outside the country since the war.
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Ukraine
“At this rate, the situation looks set to become Europe’s largest refugee crisis this century”
More than 3.6 million people have now fled Ukraine
Afghanistan
Christina Lamb on the urgent needs of Afghan women and girls
Christina Lamb has written nine books, many of them exploring the impacts of war and displacement on women and girls.
Afghanistan
“A crisis of hunger and starvation”
Conflict, climate-related disasters and COVID-19 have created unprecedented levels of food insecurity, leaving a staggering number of Afghan families one step away from famine.
Myanmar
Refugee women take the lead in combating gender-based violence
Refugee women are often best placed to lead interventions on gender-based violence and other issues affecting their communities. All they need is support and resources.
Lebanon
A child becomes the breadwinner for a Syrian refugee family
More support needed for Syrian refugees amid economic crisis in Lebanon
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Jordan
“My dream was to complete my university degree and start a career in educating the younger generation as a school teacher."
On the waiting list for cash assistance, Aisha and her family are running out of time.
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Bangladesh
Keeping the dream of education alive for Rohingya children
In Bangladesh, many of the half a million Rohingya children and youth have no access to education at all, since they were forced to flee Myanmar in late August 2017.
Yemen
Yemen Refugees - the 'silent crisis' is real
Video footage shot by a UNHCR worker reveals scenes of devastation in Yemen.
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