Your five most common questions about Syria, answered
Your five most common questions about Syria, answered As the Syria crisis reaches its 10-year mark, millions of refugees face unprecedented hardship due to rising poverty, lack of opportunity and the impact of COVID-19. © UNHCR / Hameed Maarouf The Syrian crisis is...
A decade of crisis, told by 10 Syrians
A decade of crisis, told by 10 Syrians It’s been 10 years since the start of the ongoing crisis in Syria. UNHCR spoke to Syrian refugees about their experiences, aspirations and dreams for tomorrow. © UNHCR / Ahmed Ayad 1. Esraa, 23 Esraa Ahmad is a Syrian...
Syrian families find a warm welcome in West Wales
Syrian families find a warm welcome in West Wales “They accepted us and treated us as friends:” refugee family gives back by cooking meals for Cardigan care workers helping fight COVID-19. © UNHCR / Andrew McConnell A tranquil town on the mouth of the River Teifi in...
Refugee women leaders: Mursal Hedayat
Refugee women leaders: Mursal Hedayat Entrepreneur Mursal Hedayat has the key to tackling the United Kingdom’s language deficit. © MazeX Last year, a report from the Higher Education Policy Institute found that 32 per cent of 16–30-year-olds in the UK feel...
Civil rights activist who helped thousands reach safety in Ukraine conflict
Champion for the rights of people with disabilities Tetiana Baransova received the Europe region UNHCR Nansen Award for her extraordinary efforts helping 5000 displaced people in the Ukraine conflict. © UNHCR/Anastasia Vlasova When conflict broke out in Ukraine,...
Refugee girls: leaders of the future
Refugee girls: leaders of the future Myshara is 13 and a leader among her peers. © UNHCR / Will Swanson At just 13-years-old, Myshara is already a leader, playing a crucial role in a peer-led mental health programme for young Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. ...
Refugee women leaders: Mary Maker
Refugee women leaders: Mary Maker “For the child of war, an education can turn their tears of loss into a passion for peace.” © TEDxKakumacamp / Tobin Jones Despite experiencing the trauma of conflict, Mary Maker is a beacon of light for so many. After...
Refugee women leaders: Maya Ghazal
Refugee women leaders: Maya Ghazal Student, activist, TedX speaker, pilot: there’s no limit to what Syrian refugee Maya Ghazal can do, which is why we’re spotlighting her achievements this Women’s History Month. © UNHCR/Andrew McConnell In 2015, Maya Ghazal fled...
