


“I’ve become accustomed to living in a war zone.”
“I’ve become accustomed to living in a war zone.” UK for UNHCR spoke to Ukrainian translator Natalia about how her life changed when the war in Ukraine started, and how she’s doing now. 12.05.23 More stories We first spoke to then 26-year-old Natalia in 2022, not long...
Colombian trans woman makes advocating for displaced LGBTIQ+ people her life purpose
Colombian trans woman makes advocating for displaced LGBTIQ+ people her life purpose María Victoria works tirelessly to protect the rights of internally displaced LGBTIQ+ people in Chocó, Colombia. 01.06.23 More stories María Victoria Palacios has been working for the...
A close friendship builds peace between communities in DR Congo
A close friendship builds peace between communities in DR Congo After conflict erupted between neighbouring communities in south-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, a long-standing friendship between two men helped bridge the divide. 30.05.23 More stories...
Sudan violence forces South Sudanese refugees to return to country they fled
Sudan violence forces South Sudanese refugees to return to country they fled Tens of thousands of South Sudanese refugees are returning home to escape the violence in Sudan, but many find themselves stranded in remote border areas. 19.05.23 More stories ©...
International Day of Families: Resilient Together
International Day of Families: Resilient Together Meet some of the refugee families whose strength in unity has helped them confront the challenges of forced displacement 15.05.23 More stories © UNHCR/Igor Karpenko Families are a critical source of care, love and...
“Daughter, we’re not going anywhere today because I think the war has started.”
“Daughter, we’re not going anywhere today because I think the war has started.” UK for UNHCR spoke to Ukrainian translator Natalia about how her life changed when the war in Ukraine started, and how she’s doing now. 12.05.23 More stories A Ukrainian internally...
Widowed Sudanese mother endures four-day route to safety in Egypt
Widowed Sudanese mother endures four-day route to safety in Egypt With no time to mourn her husband and no clear plan, Arafa fled Khartoum with her two young children in a desperate bid to escape the deadly clashes and reach safety. 04.05.23 More stories ©...
“My family’s life shattered for the second time”
“My family’s life shattered for the second time” UK for UNHCR Trainee Deema shares her story of fleeing Syria, and how her family were impacted by the earthquakes in Türkiye. 25.04.23 More stories Deema joined UK for UNHCR’s Traineeship programme in September...