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On World Refugee Day, the promise of safety and dignity must be renewed for a new generation
Tomorrow is World Refugee Day, a moment to recognize the courage and determination of nearly 42 million people uprooted from their countries by war, violence and persecution. Every day, refugees contribute to the communities that have welcomed them — as workers, students, neighbours, artists, athletes, entrepreneurs and leaders.
UNHCR warns Ebola outbreak threatens displaced communities in DRC and beyond
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned by the accelerating spread of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the growing risks it poses to displaced communities across the region.
For World Refugee Day, UNHCR rallies young people to stand with refugees and defend asylum
GENEVA – For World Refugee Day on 20 June, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, aims to mobilize younger generations to reclaim and defend asylum as a shared global good and a cornerstone of international protection. UNHCR’s theme for the day this year is Until Everyone is...
UNHCR calls to expand refugee resettlement lifeline as part of global solutions drive
This is a summary of what was said by Jackie Keegan, Head of UNHCR’s Durable Solutions and Field Protection Support Service, Division of International Protection and Solutions – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des...
With 7 in 10 refugees living in long-term displacement, UNHCR chief calls for renewed push for solutions
Barham Salih, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, launched the agency’s flagship Global Trends Report today, which reveals global forced displacement has decreased for the first time in a decade while remaining unacceptably high.
‘Uprooted to unstoppable’: Canadian artist’s exhibit at UN headquarters highlights power of soccer to change lives
As the FIFA 2026 World Cup kicks off today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is launching an exhibition, now open to the public at the UN Visitors Lobby inside the UN building in New York, highlighting the power of football to change the lives of people forced to flee.
Renewed insecurity and rising displacement in South Sudan’s Jonglei put thousands at grave risk, UNHCR warns
This is a summary of what was said by Matthew Brook, UNHCR Representative in South Sudan – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning that a grave protection...
UNHCR: ‘A reliable immigration pathway could unlock potential’
On June 3, 2026, UNHCR Canada was invited to appear before the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) as part of its study of Attracting and Empowering Global Talent to Strengthen Canada's Economy. Michael Cassasola, UNHCR Canada's...
UNHCR: Refugees in Eastern and Southern Africa remain in exile for nearly 16 years
GENEVA – Refugees in Eastern and Southern Africa remain in exile for a median period of almost 16 years, according to new analysis by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, underscoring the urgent need to expand solutions. The analysis, based on UNHCR’s registration data...
UNHCR, humanitarian partners ask the world not to forget Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – in response to questions received at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA – This year, the world will mark nine years since the...
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