UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Reports of conflict-related sexual violence have risen by 50% in recent years. Yet, funding shortfalls are forcing humanitarian organizations to cut essential services. This International Women’s Day, we raise the alarm: these gaps are putting displaced women and girls at unprecedented risk. #IWD2025 https://bit.ly/3Dx83RB

Given opportunity, refugees bring valuable skills to their host communities. Tekle Mehari fled Eritrea dreaming of a future in healthcare. Now, he’s building a new life in Canada and caring for others in St. John’s, Newfoundland. “Do not be hopeless. Just keep searching,” says Tekle. This is his inspiring story: https://bit.ly/3FzFS59

Many refugees coming back to Syria find their homes destroyed. They need shelter, clean water and schools for their children. https://bit.ly/3Tp6GZm

A better future begins with meaningful work. In Mexico, this programme is helping refugees rebuild their lives while also strengthening the local economy. https://unh.cr/67d44d3c

After 14 years, Syrians are returning—but safety and stability are not guaranteed. They need shelter, jobs, legal support and help addressing risks like landmines. UNHCR, alongside other UN agencies, is working to support their recovery. This is a moment of hope—let’s help turn it into lasting change.

Humanitarians at Work: Rebuilding Syria, one story at a time. After 14 years of conflict, returning home to Syria is a daunting journey. With infrastructure in ruins and economic opportunities scarce, nearly 300,000 Syrians have made the difficult choice to return since December 2024. Hameed Maarouf, a Senior Communications Assistant with UNHCR, is ensuring their struggles and resilience are heard. Through his lens, we see not just the devastation, but the courage of those determined to rebuild. Storytelling is more than words—it’s advocacy, engagement and impact. Read how humanitarian communicators like Hameed are making a difference.

After years of full-scale war in Ukraine, another attack has devastated families in Dobropillia. Many have lost their homes, their safety and their sense of security. UNHCR and partners are responding with urgent support - but more help is needed. Your support can make a difference. Donate today. 🔗 https://bit.ly/42NMDrB 

They’ve made it across the border, but but their struggles aren’t over. Thousands fleeing DR Congo urgently need your help in Burundi. Stand with families that have lost everything. Help save lives today. https://unh.cr/65cf83900

The road to recovery is long, but with international support and improved conditions in the country, Syria can rebuild. A future without war is possible.

For the first time in 10 years, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini returns to Syria—her home. This journey is deeply personal, reuniting with family and friends after years apart, while also confronting the harsh reality for her people, who are working to rebuild their lives from the ground up. "Returning home after 10 years was incredibly emotional— hugging my family and reconnecting with friends were moments I’ll never forget. What I saw with UNHCR deeply moved me: the strength of my people, especially women. The shortages—food, water, shelter—are heartbreaking, but the strength and hope I witnessed give me faith that Syria can recover. With support, these communities can heal and thrive again. Investing in local businesses, skills and education is essential for rebuilding and UNHCR is doing crucial work to make that a reality." Yusra’s visit comes at a critical moment, as more than 1 million displaced people and refugees return home, struggling with severe shortages of food, fuel, clean water and medical care. UNHCR is the largest humanitarian agency in Syria, with over 400 staff on the ground providing essential support and protection. Together with its partners, UNHCR is doing critical work to help returnees rebuild their lives—offering transportation, legal support and emergency assistance to meet basic needs like food, shelter and clothing. Amid these challenges, there is resilience and hope. But Syria needs more than peace—it needs jobs, schools, hospitals, and vital services to rebuild and move forward.