Across Latin America, displaced people receive the COVID-19 jab
Latin America is among the regions hardest hit by the coronavirus. But now, in countries such as Guyana, Ecuador and Peru, refugees in priority groups are among those getting the vaccine. By Diana Díaz in Panama City, Panama, Jaime Giménez in Quito, Ecuador, and...
Many stateless in UK face a tortuous road to recognition
UNHCR study shines light on a hidden national issue that, despite recent progress, still affects millions of people around the world. By Matthew Saltmarsh LONDON, UK – For more than seven decades, Benjamin has lacked something that most people take for granted: a...
Nearly 30,000 people displaced by March attacks in northern Mozambique
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned by the humanitarian consequences of...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: 5 Gifts You Can Send Virtually
Celebrate the inspiring women in your life with a symbolic gift that will help refugee women survive, recover and build a better future. As Mother’s Day approaches and families search for the perfect gift for mom, aunts, grandmas and other loved ones, consider...
“Transplant” star Hamza Haq cooks up unique custom artwork in support of refugees
Canadian actor transforms treasured family kitchen keepsake into a one-of-a-kind art piece to raise funds for displaced communities By Lauren La Rose For Canadian actor Hamza Haq, his family’s decades-old cast iron pan was more than just cookware: it was a direct link...
Joint statement by the Government of Kenya and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Dadaab and Kakuma Refugee Camps Roadmap
President Uhuru Kenyatta met today with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi in Nairobi to discuss issues surrounding refugees and asylum seekers in the region, as well as receive a briefing on the status of Kakuma and Dadaab refugees camps, following...
In Jordan and Lebanon, refugee volunteers boost vaccine uptake
As World Immunization Week aims to boost trust in vaccines, refugee volunteers work to combat misinformation and encourage older refugees to get vaccinated. By UNHCR Staff Sameeh has lived in Jordan’s bustling Za’atari refugee camp since 2013, when he fled his home in...
UN High Commissioner for Refugees urges more support for Burundians returning home
Ending a two-day visit to Burundi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi praised progress made towards helping refugees find long-term solutions in the heart of Africa’s Great Lakes Region. Grandi noted that in a region marked by violent and complex...