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Barham Salih, who fled Iraq as a teenager, now serves as UN High Commissioner for Refugees overseeing protection for 117 million displaced people. He's launching an ambitious plan to cut long-term displacement by half within a decade.
Fifty people filled Southampton's streets with drums and hope, celebrating 75 years of the UN Refugee Convention with a musical march from Civic Centre to Mayflower Park. The sunny afternoon event reminded everyone that this port city has welcomed refugees for centuries.
Professional footballers who fled war and persecution as children have united to form a symbolic UN team, proving what's possible when displaced people find safety and opportunity. Led by Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, the squad features Real Madrid players and other pros whose families escaped conflict.
Professional soccer players who escaped war and persecution are uniting as a symbolic team to show what refugees can achieve. The squad includes Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies and Real Madrid stars, launching ahead of the World Cup.
After ten years of steady increases, the number of refugees worldwide fell by 3% in 2025, with nearly 15 million displaced people returning home. The UN is now pushing for a major shift to help refugees rebuild their lives instead of staying dependent on aid for years.
The UN and Ethiopia just launched a support center in Addis Ababa that gives refugees free legal help and access to vital services. For over one million refugees calling Ethiopia home, this center could be the key to finding work and building stable lives.
The United Nations just announced an ambitious plan to reduce the number of refugees stuck in long-term displacement by 50% within the next decade. The initiative focuses on helping 42 million displaced people rebuild their lives through work, education, and community integration.
Musicians from across Africa filled a Cape Town church with calls for solidarity, celebrating refugees on UN World Refugee Day amid rising tensions. The free concert and solidarity walk showed artists and activists choosing hope over division.
Southampton is hosting a Unity in the Community march to honor 75 years of the UN Refugee Convention and the city's centuries-old tradition of welcoming those seeking safety. The celebration invites everyone to join with music, national costumes, and messages of hope.
Ethiopia just unveiled a groundbreaking roadmap to transform refugee camps into thriving, self-sustaining communities where newcomers and locals build better lives together. The five-year plan will give over 1.1 million refugees access to education, jobs, and public services through the national system.
Ethiopia just validated a groundbreaking roadmap that treats refugee support and local community development as one integrated mission. The Makatet Roadmap brings together government agencies, UN partners, and regional leaders to ensure services benefit both refugees and the Ethiopians welcoming them.
A soccer tournament in Perth brings together refugee communities to celebrate connection, resilience, and the universal language of sport. For players like Mayada Ali, who spent six years in an Iraqi refugee camp, the Freedom Cup is more than a game—it's family.
The UN refugee agency is delivering emergency shelter, cash, and legal help to nearly 60,000 people caught in Colombia's displacement crisis. A powerful photo exhibit is also opening eyes to how armed groups trap entire communities.
Ethiopia just launched a groundbreaking program that integrates refugees into national systems for education, healthcare, and employment instead of keeping them dependent on aid. The UN is calling it a model for the world.
Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett visited Egypt as a UN Goodwill Ambassador to meet with Sudanese students who fled civil war, bringing global attention to their dreams of returning home. A 12-year-old boy's letter about missing his homeland touched hearts and reminds us why refugee voices matter.
The Dutch government has resumed its €19 million annual contribution to UN refugee aid after a months-long freeze. The decision comes as humanitarian needs in Gaza and Lebanon reach critical levels.
Ethiopia just launched a groundbreaking plan to transform refugee camps into thriving communities where displaced people can work, build businesses, and access government services alongside local residents. The shift marks a major change from temporary aid to long-term opportunity for over 1.1 million refugees.
A federal judge ruled that 5,600 refugees in Minnesota cannot be arrested while waiting for their green cards, protecting families who came to America legally seeking safety. The decision preserves the promise that refugees can build new lives without fear.
After decades of conflict, Syria is getting major international support to locate hundreds of thousands of missing people and help millions return home safely. The UN says this could transform one of the world's largest displacement crises into hope for recovery.
A new collaboration between Ghana's government and the United Nations refugee agency is opening doors for refugees to build sustainable livelihoods through farming and skills training. The initiative promises economic independence for displaced people while strengthening local communities.
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