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The gloom Emily had braced herself to witness among the refugees in Greece, who were victims of war and violence, was nowhere to be seen.
Thanks to committed donors, the Mustafas have four solid walls to call home again after fleeing conflict-ridden Syria and taking refuge in Greece.
Leilah is among several thousand Syrian civilians who made their way to Greece in search of safety.
Thirteen-year-old Malak from Syria made his way through the Evros border crossing into Greece, not knowing when he'd see his family again.
Proposed relocation scheme for 160,000 refugees from Greece, Italy and Hungary would go a long way to address the refugee crisis.
Refugee children deal with many challenges, including the distress of having to leave behind their homes, their daily routine — everything they know. In an interview with Dr. Theodora Tsovili, a child psychologist with UNHCR in Greece, she discusses her work to protect and secure safer futures for some of our world's most vulnerable people.
From the islands of Greece to the shores of Bangladesh to the hills of Colombia, USA for UNHCR donors changed the lives of refugees in 2020. Refugees were forced to flee for their lives, and then came the threat of a global health crisis. But because of incredible kind and caring American donors, refugees had hope. They were able to receive the information and care that they needed to stay safe and limit the spread.
Millions of refugees have fled violence and persecution in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries seeking safety in Europe.
No one should have to sleep on the cold, hard ground, especially after fleeing for their life. Help provide blankets and mats to refugees — compassionate gifts of comfort, safety and warmth.
Many refugees spend days and weeks on foot in search of safety. You can provide a vulnerable woman, man or child with a sleeping bag — and the priceless gift of their first peaceful night of rest since the day they were forced to flee.
USA for UNHCR supporters are with refugees at every step of their journey, helping address existing and new challenges for Syrian refugees in Europe.
Are women and girls seeking refuge in Europe exposed to special risks? A task force of experts says yes.
Panagiota speaks Greek. The refugees she helps speak Arabic. Neither understands a word the other says.
This World Water Day, we are celebrating refugee girls across the globe who work hard every day to collect water in order to keep their families healthy.
Running out of options, Manal made a decision that no mother should have to make: she fled for her life, leaving her three children behind.
39-year-old Iraqi refugee Hemen Jaff and his wife, Sharaban, are rebuilding their lives after fleeing Iraq in 2018.
Gifts from UNHCR donors provide emergency shelter, food, water, healthcare and basic necessities. These photos tell the story.
Each week we collect the most interesting, inspiring and innovative refugee stories from around the world. Here are this week’s picks!
As we mark eight years of war in Syria, it is more important than ever to remind ourselves of the lives impacted. Refugees deserve to have their stories heard and UNHCR — the UN Refugee Agency — is here to give them a voice.
As winter bites, UNHCR helps the Greek government move vulnerable asylum-seekers from reception centers on the Aegean Islands to shelter on the mainland.
By the end of 2015, over a million refugees had arrived in Europe. Thanks to generous donor support, USA for UNHCR can protect refugees and help them rebuild their lives.
The partnership with the UPS Foundation helps UNHCR quickly respond and make a difference in restarting the lives of people forced to flee.
Is there a difference between 'refugee' and 'migrant'? Yes, the two terms have distinct meanings and confusing them leads to problems for both populations.
UNHCR has more than 11,500 staff, most of whom are based in the field. Meet Massoumeh Farman Farmaian, who coordinates on emergency responses.
Today on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, take a moment to read the stories of four individuals who have found hope, community and purpose through soccer.