News Releases
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Opening Remarks by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi at joint press point with European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson
I just want to echo what Commissioner [for Home Affairs] Johansson just said. I’m here for two-three days in Brussels for a number of meetings
Memories from Mom: “Tastes from Home” participants share life lessons and favourite dishes for Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, UNHCR’s “Tastes from Home” contributors reflect on the influences of their mothers and share their favourite recipes.
Series of attacks force thousands to flee in Burkina Faso
UNHCR is deeply concerned by the violence in Burkina Faso that has killed 45 people and forced over 17,500 people to flee their homes over the past 10 days.
‘It’s a wonderful job, but I’d love not to do it’
UNHCR has more than 17,300 staff, most of whom are based in the field. Meet Kristin Riis Halvorsen, who runs operations in southern Mexico.
Pandemic threatens progress on refugee admissions through family, work, study permits
1.5 million people from nations driving major refugee movements were admitted by 35 OECD countries and Brazil on family, work and study permits in the decade just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
News comment by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on US decision to increase refugee resettlement admissions
I praise President Biden’s move to restore the US’ leadership on refugee resettlement. – Filippo Grandi, UNHCR Chief.
Friends face dangers alone after fleeing Cabo Delgado attacks
Separated from their families after armed groups attacked their town, three young boys struggle to find food and shelter, and fear for their future.
UNHCR warns of mounting refugee and migrant deaths in the Central Mediterranean
“I’m calling from the port of Trapani in Sicily. As I speak, over 450 persons are disembarking following rescue by the NGO vessel Sea Watch, among them around 180 are children…
Starting over is not easy but Burundian refugees are hopeful as they return home
Hope and expectation as Burundian refugees return home after years in exile in Rwanda. | UNHCR Canada
UNHCR applauds US decision to increase refugee resettlement
UNHCR strongly welcomes today’s decision by President Biden to admit up to 62,500 people to the US this year under the refugee resettlement program.
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