News Releases
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UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Gillian Triggs among laureates of inaugural Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honor
Geneva – UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Gillian Triggs was awarded the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honor today in Madrid at a ceremony.
Data points to negative impacts of COVID-19 for forcibly displaced women and children
A new data visualization shows how the pandemic has deepened the risks of violence and abuse for displaced women and children.
Displacement leaves families struggling to adapt in Lake Chad region
Years after fleeing jihadist attacks, many displaced people in Chad still cannot return home and are trying to rebuild their lives as best as they can.
‘Every little act of kindness will be remembered’
Once a refugee of the war in Viet Nam and now a US Army Colonel, Danielle Ngo has a message for everyone on America’s Independence Day.
Refugee health challenges remain high amid COVID-19
In a year marked by the pandemic, UNHCR’s key focus was to advocate for the inclusion of refugees in COVID-19 national response plans.
‘We are the lucky ones’
Ethiopian refugee hid in the bush for days without food or water, to escape the Tigray conflict. Now safe in Sudan, she is helping her community.
News Comment by UNHCR EU Representative on launch of Slovenian Presidency of the European Union
This news comment is attributable to Gonzalo Vargas Llosa, UNHCR Representative to the EU, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands
Six athletes to make up Refugee Paralympic Team at Tokyo Games
Competitors in four sports ready to take to world stage after beating the odds despite being forced to flee their homes as refugees.
IPC announces six athletes to compete for the Refugee Paralympic Team at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Joint IPC/UNHCR Press Release: IPC announces six athletes to compete for Tokyo 2020 Refugee Paralympic Team
Global Roundtable charts joint action for protection of forcibly displaced LGBTIQ+ people
States and those who engage in humanitarian and development work must do more to protect the rights of LGBTIQ+ people who are displaced. | UNHCR
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