Ceasefire brings a glimpse of hope amid devastating humanitarian crises in Lebanon and Syria
Even with the ceasefire, the challenges are far from over. Many displaced people started returning to their homes today, but they are coming back to towns and neighbourhoods that have been heavily damaged by airstrikes.
Echos from the field
Drawing a bright future for Displaced Girls
This year, Caran d'Ache is teaming up with Switzerland for UNHCR during their Colourful Days campaign with a mission to bring color and hope into the lives of those forced to flee, focusing on supporting the education of displaced girls
Standing with Refugees
Climate change, displacement, and refugees: Less talk and more action needed
Climate change is having a particular impact on people forced to flee their homes. Find out more about the major challenges linking climate and displacement from Andrew Harper, UNHCR's Special Adviser on Climate Action.
Standing with Refugees
From Aleppo to Burgdorf: ‘Cycling was like therapy for me’
The world's best cyclists competed for a place on the podium in various disciplines. Among them was Ahmad Badreddin Wais. The 33-year-old is part of the UCI's refugee team. The fact that he can now compete with the best in individual time trials and road
Refugee Portraits
UNHCR’s emergency response: “Success means bringing people to safety”
A conflict breaks out and suddenly people have to leave their homes head over heels. We are experiencing this again with the airstrikes in Lebanon. More than 200.000 people are looking for a safe place to stay within Lebanon, 100.000 already crossed the b
Echos from the field