South Africa: Funding Cuts Threaten Support for Refugee Women Rebuilding Their Lives in South Africa

Lucy*, a 39-year-old asylum-seeker from Uvira, in the South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), vividly remembers the night her father woke everyone up… Read more »

Senegal: Resilience in Exile - Stories of Refugee Women in Senegal and the Gambia

In Senegal and The Gambia, stories of resilience, determination, and hope unfold every day. Women who once had stable lives were forced to flee their homes due to conflict,… Read more »

Rwanda: Burundian Refugee Uses Film to Educate On Violence Against Women in Rwanda

"Through film, I can draw attention to issues like gender-based violence, reaching a wider audience and creating a lasting impact." Read more »

South Sudan: Education Offers Refugee Women and Girls in South Sudan a Path to Safety

"I want to show other young girls in my community that, despite escaping violence, they can rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams through education." Read more »

Togo: Solidarity and Inclusion in the Savanes Region of Togo - Refugee Women and Host Communities Join Forces for Economic Empowerment

Togo is receiving an increasing number of displaced people from Burkina Faso. According to a government census conducted in December 2023, the country is now hosting over 37,000… Read more »

Sudan: Women and Girls Mired in Sudan Crisis Suffer Surge in Sexual Violence

A year since the outbreak of Sudan's conflict, sexual and other forms of violence are rife in conflict zones and on asylum routes, while a lack of funding is hampering UNHCR's… Read more »