Press Releases
UN High Commissioner for Refugees starts visit to Central African Republic, welcoming home refugees
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, kicked off a visit to the Central African Republic by welcoming refugees newly returned from the DRC.
Head of UNHCR calls for urgent response to overcrowding in Greek island reception centres, Europe to share responsibility
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi urged Greece to implement urgent measures to address severe overcrowding on the Greek Aegean islands.
UNHCR expands help to refugees in urban areas in Libya, reassesses role of Gathering and Departure Facility
UNHCR announced today that it is increasing its support to refugees and asylum seekers in urban areas of Libya and reassessing the role of the GDF.
UNHCR welcomes Somalia’s ratification of the Kampala Convention
Somalia’s ratification of a key convention to protect internally displaced people in Africa is a landmark achievement for the country.
Third group of refugees evacuated to Rwanda from Libya with UNHCR support
More than 100 vulnerable refugees have arrived in Rwanda from Libya on a humanitarian evacuation flight organized by UNHCR.
Statement on new U.S. asylum policy
The new U.S. policy on asylum could result in vulnerable individuals transferring to countries where they may face danger.
US$1.35 billion needed to help Venezuelan refugees and migrants and host countries
UNHCR and IOM will launch a US$1.35 billion regional plan to respond to the increasing humanitarian needs of Venezuelan refugees and migrants.
UNHCR and Turkey discuss voluntary repatriation of Syrian refugees
Discussions on the voluntary repatriation of Syrian refugees took place today in Geneva between the respective teams of UNHCR and the Turkish government.
UNHCR welcomes commitment by Central American states and Mexico to address forced displacement
UNHCR welcomes the commitment by Central American countries and Mexico to strengthen their efforts to address forced displacement in their region.
60,000 young refugees and migrants who arrived in Italy alone need support as they enter adulthood – UN Agencies
The estimated 60,000 young refugees who arrived in Italy as unaccompanied children require support to ensure their transition into adulthood.
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