Dohuk, Iraq: She's only four years old, but Syrian refugee Magi can't shake off the sounds and images of war that forced her family to flee the embattled northern city of Aleppo and seek shelter in northern Iraq. Read

Mindanao, Philippines: "As a result of my experience as a UN Volunteer, it is clear to me that volunteerism promotes social cohesion and builds trust. There is always a spirit of compassion and readiness to share knowledge and expertise." Read

Shire, Ethiopia: "I was given full responsibility as a team member in the field office, strengthening my capacity to work on refugee issues. Through working with UNHCR as a UN Volunteer, I realized that being a volunteer does not mean having less responsibility, or having people expect less from you. We are all expected to be professional humanitarian workers regardless of our status, and I believe that is very important." Read

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: During the past three years, as a UNV Interpreter under the UNHCR in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during the US Citizen and Immigration Services interviews, Ngun Si (Myanmar/ROK) learned more about the plight and struggles of refugees from Myanmar in Malaysia, and gained a new understanding of how UNHCR, the United States and other countries provide protection and resettlement for refugees. Read

Plementina, Kosovo: The integration of Roma Ashkali Egyptian (RAE) is a challenging social issue for Kosovo. In Plementina, a small village in the Obliq municipality, a community of some 40 Kosovo RAE returnee families is facing very difficult living conditions since a fire broke out in their apartment building and made it inhabitable. Read