People across Poland show solidarity with refugees from Ukraine
People across Poland show solidarity with refugees from Ukraine From overflowing donation centres near the border to offers of transport and accommodation around the country, Poles offer a warm welcome to people forced to flee. More stories © UNHCR/Chris Melzer At a...
A mother from Kyiv finds safety in Poland after days on the road
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. More stories © UNHCR/Chris...
The power of love
The power of love Maritza’s story of love beyond borders. More stories © UNHCR/Markel Redondo Nobody should be forced to flee their home for being who they are, or loving who they love. However, in certain countries LGBTIQ+ persons can face discrimination,...
I have many, many memories of kindness.
I have many, many memories of kindness. I tell you what we need, what we need is kindness, oh and blankets, same thing really, what’s kinder than giving a cold person a blanket, right? More stories © UNHCR Max Porter – author of the award-winning novel Grief is the...
Insecurity drives more Burkinabe into exile, further straining Sahel region
Insecurity drives more Burkinabe into exile, further straining fragile Sahel region This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov. More stories © UNHCR/Benjamin Loyseau The Sahel region, already troubled by political instability,...
Cameroonian refugees in Chad seek means of self-support
Cameroonian refugees in Chad seek means of self-support “Resuming my business will allow me to live with dignity through my own work. I could also make sure my children go back to school.” More stories © UNHCR/Aristophane Ngargoune On 5 December 2021, clashes broke...
Displaced families in Kabul caught in downward spiral
Displaced families in Kabul caught in downward spiral Months after fleeing to Afghanistan’s capital, aid is the only lifeline for many displaced families trying to survive a winter of soaring unemployment and food costs. More stories © UNHCR/Andrew McConnell Mullah...
Surviving winter: displaced Afghan families need your help now more than ever
Surviving winter: displaced Afghan families need your help now more than ever Afghanistan is descending into the worst humanitarian crisis in the world – and displaced Afghan families are on the frontline battling the freezing cold. More stories © UNHCR/Andrew...
