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16/10/2026

Imagine earning a place at a university abroad, only to lose that chance because your refugee travel document isn't accepted!

Through his experience, Claude advocates for wider recognition of refugee travel documents to unlock opportunities.

Full story: https://www.unhcr.org/africa/news/stories/dreams-hold-how-challenges-travel-documents-barred-refugees-journey-university

15/10/2026

For refugee women in Nyabiheke, farming is more than a source of food. It's a path to dignity and hope for the future.

On International Day of , we celebrate their resilience, and thank Denmark🇩🇰 for supporting such opportunities that help refugee women thrive.

12/10/2026

Are you an African learner with a forced displacement background, interest in pursuing a Master’s degree in 2027, and interest in a full scholarship to cover tuition, visas, travel & living costs?

Grab this opportunity & apply by October 25th.

Details: https://help.unhcr.org/rwanda/2026/10/02/call-for-applications-to-mentorship-for-masters-degree-and-scholarship-application-deadline-25-october-2026/

09/10/2026

Don't miss out on the DAAD Scholarship for Master’s Degree👨‍🎓

If you're a refugee with dreams of pursuing higher education, make sure to submit your application by 12th November 2026.

More details here: https://help.unhcr.org/rwanda/2026/10/06/call-for-application-daad-in-country-in-region-scholarship-for-masters-degree-deadline-12-november-2026/

08/10/2026

A new chapter begins for 369 Rwandans who voluntarily returned home today from DRC, including 316 from Goma and 53 from Bukavu.

For families returning home, voluntary repatriation is an opportunity to rebuild lives and renewed hope for the future.

03/10/2026

Through sport, refugees in Rwanda are finding hope, building life skills, and strengthening peaceful coexistence.

Beyond the game, sport creates safe spaces where young refugees learn, connect, and thrive.

02/10/2026

Every child – including refugees – deserves the best start in life

For refugee children like Sky in Mahama camp, access to early childhood education helps them build confidence that supports school readiness & future learning

Read UNHCR Education Report: https://www.unhcr.org/media/unhcr-education-report-2026-pathways-future-education-opportunity-and-self-reliance

01/10/2026

🚰Hygiene is a basic necessity.

Thanks to generous support from Luxembourg🇱🇺, UNHCR keeps providing refugees in Rwanda with clean water, sanitation & hygiene services, helping protect health and uphold human dignity🙏

28/09/2026

From routine consultations to lifesaving care, access to healthcare is saving lives of refugees in Rwanda.

🙏Grateful to France🇫🇷 for its contribution in making health services accessible in refugee camps across the country.

22/09/2026

“Higher education is giving me knowledge and skills that will help me in the future – find a job, earn money, and support my family.”

Nadia is studying civil engineering and turning her dream into reality, thanks to a DAFI scholarship.

Read her story: https://www.unhcr.org/rw/news/stories/building-new-beginning-refugee-students-shaping-their-future-through-education

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Monday	08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:30
Thursday	08:00 - 17:30
Friday	08:00 - 13:30

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+250 0252 589822

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http://www.unhcr.org/rw/

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