“我遇到了一些了不起的人，他们经历过磨难，但却具有令人难以置信的韧性。他们一直葆有创造新的生活的信心。他们勇往直前并积极地为当地社区做出贡献。” 关于杨扬 杨扬被誉为中国的 “冰上女王 ”，她是一名退役的奥运会短道速滑运动员，也是中国最 ...

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The climate crisis is amplifying displacement and making life harder for those already forced to flee. Climate change and displacement are increasingly interconnected. As extreme weather events and ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious violation of human rights and a life-threatening health and protection issue. When people flee their homes, they are often at greater risk of physical, sexual ...

Many refugees have no access to banks and other mainstream financial services. This creates an enormous hurdle on their way to self-reliance and economic independence. Because without a bank account, ...

We left everything in Venezuela. We don’t have a place to live or sleep and have nothing to eat. Nayebis Carolina Figuera, a 34-year-old from Venezuela who fled to neighbouring Brazil Despite some ...

Today, 7% of refugees have access to higher education compared to only 1% in 2019. This is far below the global average higher education enrollment among non-refugees, which stands at 42 per cent.

UNHCR Sub-Office Kakuma has two areas of operation; Kakuma Refugee Camp and the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement. Kakuma Camp is divided into four areas: Kakuma 1, 2, 3 and 4 whilst the Kalobeyei ...

UNHCR staff are driven by compassion and integrity, with a desire to contribute to the world in which they live. They use their skills to find innovative, long-lasting solutions that better support ...

GENEVA – Heavy rains have ravaged 30 of Nigeria's 36 states. According to the government, over a million people have been affected, 269 lives tragically lost, and more than 640,000 have been displaced ...