UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a lifeline for people displaced by violence, conflict and persecution—helping them survive, recover and build a better future.
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What We Do
over 211 million core aid items delivered to displaced people in 2016
Where We Work
UNHCR provides essential services to refugees in 130 countries, in 470 locations
Who We Help
million men, women and children displaced by violence, conflict and prosecution worldwide
Latest News
Supporting Rohingya refugees and their hosts in Bangladesh
The UN seeks US$920 million to meet the needs of more than 900,000 Rohingya refugees and 330,000 vulnerable residents in Bangladesh host communities.
UNHCR chief praises Ethiopia’s innovative approach to refugees
Filippo Grandi visits ...