Coronavirus: UNHCR offers practical recommendations in support of European countries to ensure access to asylum and safe reception
With the world mobilizing to combat the spread of COVID-19, many countries in Europe and beyond have adopted exceptional measures to manage their borders, limiting air travel and cross-border mobility. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has called today on European...
On the eve of Ramadan, UNHCR calls for support for refugees and displaced people as millions are exposed to deprivation amid the COVID-19 crisis
Millions of people who fled wars and violence are among those around the world preparing to observe the holy month of Ramadan, under the exceptional circumstances of the COVID-19 crisis. Refugees and internally displaced people are frequently among the most...
Asmir Begović and Alphonso Davies compete online to aid coronavirus response
The two football stars, both former refugees, will go head to head in eFootball PES2020 contest for UNHCR’s COVID-19 appeal. Renowned AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begović and FC Bayern Munich’s teenage sensation Alphonso Davies are set to go head to head in an eFootball...