COVID-19 worsens already difficult situation for older refugees in Latin America
A new study shows that the coronavirus pandemic has made it even harder for older refugees and other forcibly displaced people to feed themselves and keep a roof over their heads. By Jaime Giménez in Quito, Ecuador, Oscar Ramírez in San Salvador, El Salvador, Ángela...
UNHCR rushing to help displaced after volcano eruption in DR Congo
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Following the eruption of the Mount Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic...
Donor Spotlight: Quebec’s Trottier Family Foundation partners with the UN Refugee Agency
Get to know the Canadian foundation that is helping support displaced families worldwide. The Trottier Family Foundation was established to create meaningful impact that improves the lives of Canadians. Now, they are taking their generosity even further, with a...
Statement: No-one is safe until everyone is safe – why we need a global response to COVID-19
Equitable vaccine distribution is a humanitarian imperative There is a choice. The world of the next 10 years can be one of greater justice, abundance and dignity. Or it can be one of conflict, insecurity and poverty. We are at a turning point. COVID-19 has been a...
Performers with refugee backgrounds take Eurovision by storm
Singers with refugee backgrounds are representing Sweden and Russia at this year’s contest, while a ballet dancer, based in the Netherlands, performed during an interval. By Ararat Babayan in Moscow As her performance at the 2021 Eurovision semi-final reached...
UEFA and UNHCR partner to support refugees
UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have this week signed a Cooperation Protocol to support refugee access to sport and enhance social inclusion. The Protocol commits the two organisations to establish long-term...
Statement attributable to UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on the need to end US COVID-19 asylum restrictions
I appeal to the government of the United States to swiftly lift the public health-related asylum restrictions that remain in effect at the border and to restore access to asylum for the people whose lives depend on it, in line with international legal and human rights...
As rainy season approaches, displaced Nigeriens receive emergency shelters
Forced to flee armed attacks in Niger’s southwestern region, thousands brace themselves for torrential rains, which often result in flooding. By Boubacar Younoussa Siddo in Ouallam, Niger Temperatures in Niger easily soar above 45 degrees Celsius. But when it rains,...