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Our frequent updates from our staff in the field, about our work, and the people we help, play an important role in keeping staff, media, the public and our donors informed.

UNHCR recommends the cessation of refugee status for Ivorians

Oct 7, 2021 | Featured Story, Press Release

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has recommended that States hosting Ivorian refugees end their refugee status and facilitate their voluntary repatriation, reintegration, or acquisition of permanent residency or naturalization for those wishing to remain in host countries.

Joint Statement by IGAD, UNHCR and the governments of South Sudan and Sudan on the Solutions Initiative for 7 million forcibly displaced people

Oct 5, 2021 | Featured Story, Press Release

IGAD and UNHCR hosted a special high-level information sharing session on the Solutions Initiative for the situation in South Sudan and Sudan.

News comment by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on solutions for millions of forcibly displaced people from Sudan and South Sudan

Oct 5, 2021 | Featured Story, Press Release

UNHCR Chief welcomes the progress made by the governments of Sudan and South Sudan to find long-term solutions displaced people.

2021 Nansen Refugee Award celebrates ‘bravery and dedication’ of Yemeni aid group

Oct 4, 2021 | Featured Story, News Releases

The Jeel Albena aid organization stayed on the ground during the worst of Yemen’s six-year conflict to provide shelter to internally displaced people.