UNHCR statement on the situation at the Turkey-EU border
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is appealing for calm and an easing of tensions on Turkey’s borders with the European Union in light of the present increased movements of people there – including refugees and asylum-seekers. UNHCR is monitoring developments in Turkey...
In 12 months Sahel violence displaces more than 700,000 in Burkina Faso
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and partners are facing severe challenges in accessing...
5 stories about love to melt your heart
With the help of humanitarians, friends and families, there’s enough love to go around. By Lidia Abraha in Toronto, Canada Millions of refugees have faced countless hurdles when fleeing conflict and violence. But love and connection are some of the things that hold...