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Jordan issues record number of work permits to Syrian refugees
Country is at forefront of global efforts to give both refugees and host communities access to decent work GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today welcomed the major progress achieved in Jordan in including Syrian refugees in the country’s labour market. In 2021,...
School teachers in Honduras face threats inside the classroom and out
Honduran teachers are being disproportionately affected by the country’s gang violence.
Cameroonian refugees in Chad seek means of self-support
Unable to return home after fleeing violent clashes last month, thousands of Cameroonian refugees require assistance while many are eager to provide for themselves.
Deteriorating conditions putting Eritrean refugees at grave risk in Tigray
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply alarmed at the deteriorating conditions faced by...
UNHCR seeks US$59.6 million for 100,000 displaced by violence in Cameroon’s Far North region
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today released a supplementary appeal seeking US$59.6...
Crisis-hit families struggle as winter arrives in Lebanon
Devastating impact of economic crisis leaves Lebanese and Syrian families struggling to stay warm and stave off hunger as cold weather grips Lebanon.
Displaced Burkinabes find a home as their host finds his purpose
Lambda, a resident of Burkina Faso’s Tougouri region, has become a symbol of hope for hundreds of displaced Burkinabes who have found shelter in his home.
Decade of Sahel conflict leaves 2.5 million people displaced
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for concerted international action to end armed...
UN and Partners Launch Plans to Help 28 Million People in Acute Need in Afghanistan and the Region
The United Nations and NGOs have launched joint response plans aiming to deliver vital humanitarian relief to 22 million people in Afghanistan and support 5.7 million displaced Afghans and local communities in five neighbouring countries.
UNHCR issues recommendations to the 2022 French and Czech Presidencies of the Council of the EU
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling on the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), and the Czech Republic which will assume the Presidency in July, to prioritise the better protection of refugees in Europe and globally. While many EU...
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