UNHCR: resettlement is critical lifeline for refugees and needs strengthening
According to latest estimates released today at an annual resettlement forum, hosted by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, more than 1.44 million refugees currently residing in over 60 refugee hosting countries will be in need of resettlement in 2020. “Given the record...
Cate Blanchett reflects on her work with refugees in latest podcast episode
As the final guest of this season’s Awake at Night podcast, actor and Goodwill Ambassador, Cate Blanchett, describes the moments that have most affected her in her work with UNHCR. Actor, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and mother of four Cate Blanchett is the final guest...
Tragic image of drowned father and child must propel prevention measures
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply shocked to see the heartbreaking photo of the drowned bodies of Oscar Alberto Martinez Ramirez and his 23-month-old daughter Valeria from El Salvador washed up on the banks of the Rio Grande. While the details remain uncertain,...