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06/01/2026

Ahmad was forced to flee because of his art and his sexuality.

Growing up stateless in a refugee camp, he spent much of his life without a place he could truly call home.

But he found belonging through dance. A self-taught dancer, Ahmad auditioned for the Enana Dance Theater in Damascus, Syria when he was sixteen and earned a spot in the company. Today, he performs on stages around the world.

“I feel my body is actually my home as a dancer,” Ahmad reflects. “Wherever I go, I learned how to adapt. I learned how to include myself. I learned how to belong. Wherever there is a dance studio, wherever there is a theater, that's home.

Meet Ahmad: an internationally acclaimed ballet dancer, choreographer and humanitarian. Learn more about his journey to finding dance, hope, and pride.

05/31/2026

Last year, UNHCR delivered 1.8 million lifesaving core relief items — like tents, blankets, kitchen sets and solar lamps!

But funding cuts are making it harder than ever to reach people in need with emergency relief.

Here's what's happening: https://www.unrefugees.org/news/2026/5/how-did-donations-transform-refugees-lives-in-2025/

05/30/2026

Our message is simple: Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected.

UNHCR is appalled by recent attacks on aid operations in Ukraine and the rising civilian toll of the war.

A UNHCR-contracted warehouse in Dnipro was hit in an airstrike, destroying essential aid items — including shelter materials, blankets and hygiene kits — meant for displaced and war-affected families.

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On May 20, a warehouse in Dnipro, eastern Ukraine, leased by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, was directly hit by a missile in a Russian airstrike on the city. UNHCR extends its deepest condolences to the loved ones of those affected by this attack, and indeed by all strikes against civilians.

05/29/2026

“By working directly with the community, we tapped into so much volunteer spirit and energy,” Adam shares. “Working with refugees every day in the camps, helping them come together and just seeing what issues were in their community, but very much approaching it from a perspective of, ‘Okay, what can the community do for itself?’”

Adam Nord is a UNHCR Protection Officer who has worked in refugee camps around the world. He has worked closely with refugees through community-based protection programs, which rely on the experiences and expertise of displaced people to address problems in their community. This approach offers sustainable, long-term solutions that prioritize the needs of refugees themselves while maintaining their dignity and safety.

UNHCR’s community-based protection approach centers refugee voices and creates sustainable solutions to problems identified by refugees themselves.

05/29/2026

For many refugee women and girls, the cost or lack of sanitary pads can mean missing school, staying home or facing even greater risks.

In Nigeria, Cameroonian refugee women are helping change that by learning to make reusable sanitary pads and sharing that knowledge with their communities.

This Menstrual Hygiene Day, we’re reminded that access to menstrual health support and feminine hygiene products is about dignity, safety and opportunity!

The stark reality for many girls in Nigeria, especially vulnerable groups like refugees, is that their lives are put on hold when they menstruate. For fear of ridicule, some girls avoid school and other social activities during menstruation, especially in cultures where menstruation is stigmatised.

05/27/2026

🚨 Emergency Update: Families around the world are facing disease outbreaks, new emergencies and ongoing uncertainty.

UNHCR teams are on the ground delivering support and protection to people who need it most.

Stay informed and stand with refugees today!

05/26/2026

A deadly Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, putting displaced communities at even greater risk.

Many families are living in densely populated areas with limited access to health care, clean water and adequate shelter.

UNHCR is working to support access to essential health care, improve living conditions and strengthen hygiene services to help protect people impacted by the outbreak.

05/25/2026

Soccer brings people together across refugee camps, urban neighborhoods, resettlement communities and beyond. It creates connection, confidence and a sense of belonging in unfamiliar places.

This , we celebrate the power of the game to inspire hope on and off the field.

05/24/2026

For refugees around the world, soccer is more than just a game. ⚽

It is a constant carried across borders — a source of community, belonging and confidence.

With the FIFA World Cup just around the corner, refugee players, coaches and families are finding hope, joy and connection through the game they love.

From young players in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya to refugee families rebuilding their lives in the United States, these stories show how soccer can help people rebuild their lives on and off the field.

Refugee soccer connects communities across borders. Discover powerful stories as momentum builds toward the World Cup 2026.

05/23/2026

Looking for something meaningful to listen to over the long weekend? 🎧

These five podcasts offer powerful perspectives on displacement, resilience and the refugee experience — from firsthand storytelling to important conversations about the global issues shaping people’s lives today.

Whether you’re a podcast enthusiast or looking for something to listen to during your next long travel day, consider taking time to listen and learn directly from refugees and the organizations built to serve them.