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Burundian refugee living in Rwanda and in the quest to learn English.
link"This school is fantastic. I enjoy studying here." -
Children face new perils in Ugandan refugee settlements
linkDozens of unaccompanied or separated children fleeing the war in South Sudan have arrived in Uganda every day. -
As Rich Nations Close the Door on Refugees, Uganda Welcomes Them
linkAs many nations are securing their borders and turning refugees away, Uganda keeps welcoming them. And they keep coming, fleeing catastrophes from across this part of Africa. -
In Pictures - Hairdressing and techno: making a living in the world’s largest refugee camp
linkIn the Bidi Bidi settlement in north-west Uganda, refugees and locals are coming up with new ways to support themselves. Photojournalist Charlotte Allan documents working life in the camp. -
PRESS RELEASE: Joint statement by UNHCR and OPM on preliminary results of refugee verification exercise
linkThe verification exercise, which was conducted upon a directive from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in early 2018, was aimed at confirming the number of refugees and asylum-seekers registered ... -
Refugee Students at M-Pesa Foundation Academy hone their skills in entrepreneurship, leadership and sports
linkThis year, the Academy accorded UNHCR the status of a county and for the first time admitted six refugees to the institution. This is a significant step towards offering refugees opportunities for po... -
UNHCR and partners launch communication system for refugees in Uganda
linkThe two-way communication system will be piloted in Nakivale and Kiryandongo settlements first before eventually rolling out to all refugee settlements in Uganda by the end of the year. -
Radio Interview: Regional Refugee Coordinator and Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework Champion for the Burundi Situation
link'Rwanda has open and welcoming policies which in fact have allowed refugees to attend Rwandan schools, they have the right to work, they have the right to open businesses. We want refugees to be becom... -
Preliminary results of refugee verification exercise in Uganda
linkThe Government of Uganda has one of the most progressive refugee policies, allowing refugees and asylum-seekers to live in gazetted refugee settlements and exercise freedom of movement and settlement ... -
Peace needed in South Sudan to end five years of displacement
linkUNHCR stands ready to assist efforts to achieve a genuine and inclusive peace process, including supporting the meaningful and inclusive participation of refugees in any agreement.