News Releases
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Grandi concludes Syria visit with pledge to maintain assistance to the most vulnerable
Filippo Grandi reaffirmed the commitment of UNHCR to providing vital humanitarian assistance to the people of Syria and refugees.
Critical underfunding exacerbated by COVID-19 pushing displaced people to the edge
A report released by UNHCR today describes the COVID-19 pandemic as a ‘force multiplier’, increasing the needs of the displaced population.
Grandi hails Jordan’s inclusion of refugees in COVID response
After first positive cases confirmed in Syrian refugee camps in Jordan, UNHCR chief pledges help to contain virus.
Seven-month ordeal at sea takes toll on Rohingya refugees in Indonesia
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is saddened by the deaths of three Rohingya refugees who disembarked in northern Aceh, Indonesia last week.
UNHCR scales up immediate shelter support for Moria asylum seekers; urges for long-term solutions to address overcrowding on Greek islands
With an estimated 11,000 asylum seekers without shelter after the Moria RIC burned down, UNHCR is stepping up its support.
UN refugee chief concludes Jordan visit with call for solidarity amid COVID crisis
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, continues to ramp up measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among Jordan’s refugee population.
We can’t let the value of life be lost in the ashes
The Reception and Identification Center in Moria has been almost totally destroyed and the whole population is being tested once more.
UNHCR and Religions for Peace form Multi-Religious Council of Leaders to tackle global displacement challenges
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Religions for Peace announced today a commitment to form a Multi-Religious Council of Leaders.
UNHCR alarmed by refugee killings in Northern Uganda, calls for investigation
UNHCR is saddened and alarmed by the violent events that left 10 refugees dead and 19 injured in Madi Okollo district in Uganda.
Sudanese scholar defies all odds and secures a scholarship in Italy
An Italian higher education initiative grants Sudanese refugee in Ethiopia an opportunity to pursue their dreams.
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