Nicaraguans strive to support themselves in exile in Costa Rica
During a visit, UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi says economic inclusion is key to the success of both asylum-seekers and their host communities. By Jean Pierre Mora in Upala, Costa Rica As political protests spread in Nicaragua three years ago, grocery shop owner Carmen*...
Race against time to help thousands of Central African refugees
As rains approach, the race is on to get aid to thousands seeking safety in a remote village in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo. By Fabien Faivre in Ndu village, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Twice in his long life, 74-year-old Joseph had to...
UNHCR welcomes expansion of Guatemala’s asylum capacity
GUATEMALA CITY – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the establishment of a new asylum unit in Guatemala which will have expanded capacity to receive, process and adjudicate asylum claims in the country. “This is a crucial step in the right direction, that will...
UNHCR welcomes Canada campaign on global education for refugee and displaced children, and host communities
OTTAWA, CANADA, 8 FEBRUARY 2021 – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomed today “Together for Learning” – a new three-year campaign from Global Affairs Canada that will support quality education for refugee and displaced youth, and host communities that welcome them....
UNHCR and IOM welcome Colombia’s decision to regularize Venezuelan refugees and migrants
UNHCR–IOM Joint Press Release BOGOTA/GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and IOM, the International Organization for Migration, today praised Colombia’s initiative to provide ten-year temporary protection status to Venezuelans in the country. Colombia is host to 1.7...
Statement by the UN High Commissioner for refugees on Colombia’s new temporary protection measure for Venezuelans
By Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Thank you very much Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen. Mr. President, both you and the Secretary General used the term historical. I truly believe that here and today we are witnessing a gesture that is historic....
Venezuelans defy the pandemic to seek a future in Colombia
Visiting Maicao, UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi urges greater support for countries hosting millions of displaced Venezuelans amid COVID-19 crisis. By Ángela Méndez-Triviño and Olga Sarrado in Maicao, Colombia When Verónica Petit’s daughter Franyimar was just a year old,...
#LoveWeek Quiz: What kind of refugee advocate are you?
This Valentine’s Day, help spread kindness. Purchase a gift for a loved one that’ll warm their heart and help a refugee. SHOP VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS Will you be our Valentine? Find out what kind of refugee advocate you are in this quiz and receive a...