High Commissioner Filippo Grandi’s message on World Refugee Day 2025
Today is World Refugee Day – a day to honour the courage and resilience of millions of people around the globe forced to flee war, violence and persecution. But it is also a moment to sound an alarm on their behalf. Record numbers of men, women and children – over 122...
Ipsos’ global survey shows public support holding steady for refugees despite global fragility
Joint UNHCR-Ipsos press release GENEVA – Global public support for refugees’ rights to seek safety continues to hold steady despite current geopolitical fragilities and significant cuts in humanitarian aid, according to a new Ipsos survey released today to mark World...
UNHCR steadfast in refugee protection as it completes review of operations, structures and staffing
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced today the completion of a review of its activities, expenditure, staffing and structures, following a significant decline in humanitarian funding compared to 2024. The agency warned earlier this year that global aid...