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As winter sets in, UNHCR calls for sustained support for humanitarian and recovery needs in Ukraine
As the second winter sets in since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, UNHCR is calling for sustained support for Ukrainian civilians severely affected by the war.
Former refugee wins global Nansen award for championing education for displaced children
UNHCR announced today that Abdullahi Mire – a former refugee and journalist who has championed the right to education while putting 100,000 books in the hands of refugee children in Kenya – will be the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award’s 2023 global laureate.
UNHCR and UNICEF express grave concern over the humanitarian toll on civilians in eastern DR Congo
UNHCR and UNICEF are greatly alarmed by the escalating crisis unfolding once again in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
UNHCR concerned at adverse effects of Pakistan orders for undocumented foreigners to leave
UNHCR is raising concerns over Pakistan’s announcement for undocumented foreigners to leave, as the orders have adversely affected Afghan nationals including registered refugees and others with valid documents.
UNHCR breaks ground on first financial guarantee-backed solar power projects in refugee settings
The project will reduce UNHCR’s carbon emissions by about 80 per cent and energy costs by about 20 per cent at three sites in Kenya and Uganda.
Severe floods affect tens of thousands of displaced people in Horn of Africa
Thousands of displaced families, including refugees in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, are on the move yet again, escaping severe floods caused by ongoing heavy rains across the region.
UNHCR: Refugee indicators show progress on inclusion but need for wider action
Before December’s Global Refugee Forum, report assesses progress on commitments made since 2019 and offers pointers to close gaps in education, jobs and inclusion.
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, Humanitarian chiefs will not take part in unilateral proposals to create “safe zones” in Gaza
As humanitarian leaders, our position is clear: We will not participate in the establishment of any ”safe zone” in Gaza that is set up without the agreement of all the parties, and unless fundamental conditions are in place to ensure safety and other essential needs are met and a mechanism is in place to supervise its implementation.
UNHCR’s Grandi urges better protection for displaced in Americas, addressing causes of movements
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has concluded a three-day visit to Colombia, a country facing multiple population movements.
UNHCR warns worsening conditions and challenges facing vulnerable Ukrainian refugees in Europe
Almost two years following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, older people, people with disabilities, those with serious medical conditions, and others with specific needs who have fled Ukraine, are facing increasing challenges and hardship.
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