UNHCR, humanitarian partners ask the world not to forget Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – in response to questions received at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA – This year, the world will mark nine years...
UN and partners seek $934.5m for life-saving aid to 1.5 million Rohingya refugees and their hosts in Bangladesh
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and partners today called on the international community to enhance its support for Rohingya refugees and their hosts in Bangladesh amid rising insecurity in Myanmar and...
In Bangladesh, UNHCR’s Grandi calls for sustained support and solutions for Rohingya refugees
DHAKA – The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, underscored UNHCR’s unwavering commitment to supporting 1 million Rohingya refugees hosted in Bangladesh as he completed a four-day visit to the country on Sunday. In a meeting with the country’s Chief...