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After fleeing panic during an earthquake, Nicaraguan migrant Tamara Baltodano found new purpose in Peru, training to save lives and proving that courage knows no borders.
Life in refugee camps is harsh for girls, marked by overcrowding, lack of privacy, and limited access to food and basic necessities. They face heightened risks such as sexual violence and child marriage, alongside disrupted health services and education. Despite these challenges, girls are advocating for change, using their experiences to combat harmful practices and promote a future filled with peace and dignity. Â鶹´«Ă˝ Population Fund () empowers these girls and helps them build a more hopeful future.
Eight years after the forced mass displacement of the Rohingya community due to violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State, their circumstances continue to deteriorate. Over the past year and a half, 150,000 Rohingya — a mainly Muslim minority in a predominantly Buddhist country — have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh, marking the largest influx since 2017. In light of this dire situation, the UN Secretary-General hopes that the High-Level Conference on Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar draws renewed international attention to the urgent need for long-term solutions. Follow the event .
In war-scarred Tigray, displaced families at Maidimu navigate profound loss with dignity, turning survival into renewal through water, art, play, and quiet acts of resilience.
The International Organization for Migration () and the UN Refugee Agency () have launched a "train-to-hire" program for refugees in the Asia-Pacific region, funded by the Australian Government for an initial 22-month period. This initiative aims to enhance refugee skills and connect them with international job opportunities, addressing labor market gaps and promoting self-reliance. It seeks to strengthen collaboration among UN agencies and facilitate safe migration, leveraging refugees' skills to reduce reliance on irregular routes. Despite significant numbers of skilled refugees, barriers to employment remain, making this targeted training vital for aligning talent with labor needs.
has become the world’s first female Syrian commercial pilot from a refugee background, having officially received her “wings” to fly Boeing 737 jets as a second officer. Flight training is a demanding and competitive process, and only 5 per cent of the world’s pilots are women. Having arrived in the UK ten years ago, Ghazal taught herself English and graduated with a degree in aviation engineering, then completed a 19-month intensive cadet training programme. She advocates for safe legal routes and education for refugees.
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Each year on June 20th, the world honors the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. With the number of forcibly displaced people at a record high and brutal aid funding cuts putting millions of lives at risk, it's crucial to raise our voices and show solidarity. This World Refugee Day, solidarity means not just words but actions —standing up for refugees' right to seek safety and finding solutions to their plight. Above all, it means clearly stating that refugees are not alone and we will not turn our backs.
After decades of displacement from violence in eastern DRC, refugees have built thriving farms in Zambia, providing food, income, and jobs for themselves and locals alike.
Jassim, a 103-year-old Syrian, witnessed significant changes and suffered immense loss during the conflict in Syria, including the deaths of three of his children in 2013. He fled to Lebanon with his surviving family, living in harsh conditions as refugees. After nearly 14 years, the overthrow of the Assad regime in December 2024 allowed Jassim and his family to return to their village, Al-Nahryieh, in April. By May, over half a million Syrians had returned home, though they faced substantial challenges. The UN Refugee Agency () is providing support to assist returnees with housing, legal documents, and livelihood initiatives.
The Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan has seen a surge of Afghan families returning home, driven by Pakistan’s Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan. In April, around 144,000 Afghans returned, including nearly 30,000 deported individuals. Many, like Ezatullah and his seven children, arrived with few belongings and uncertain futures, having lived in Pakistan for decades. With rising unemployment and poverty in Afghanistan, Ezatullah worries about providing for his family, emphasizing the importance of education for his children. Meanwhile, deportations are also occurring in Iran. The UN Refugee Agency () is offering emergency assistance, urging for , particularly women and children, as funding cuts severely limit their capacity to help those in need.
On April 15, 84 residents from the Areesha camp for internally displaced people (IDPs) in northeast Syria began their journey home after more than seven years, assisted by , the UN Refugee Agency. Among them was Shahrzad and her two daughters, aged 7 and 8, who were excited to reunite with their father in Al Mayadin, after he spent two months in Damascus for medical treatment. Shahrzad expressed her long-awaited joy, having fled a military offensive in 2017. Her youngest daughter was born in the camp, and both children have no memories of their parents' hometown. While UNHCR plans to support the return of about 3.5 million Syrian refugees and IDPs by 2025, their efforts face significant obstacles due to drastic cuts to global humanitarian funding, resulting in job reductions and the closure of community centers in Syria.
With support, Sudanese refugees in Birao, Central African Republic, are finding stability through food aid, farming, and education after fleeing conflict.
In the heart of , a football tournament organized by offers youth like Basheer a rare sense of connection, purpose, and hope amid hardship.