UNHCR rushes support for Beirut in the aftermath of massive blast
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Charlie Yaxley – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and other humanitarian partners in Lebanon are rushing...
Death of transgender asylum seeker in Guatemala highlights increased risks and protection needs for LGBTI community
Statement attributable to UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on the explosions in Beirut, Lebanon
Refugee Olympian Yiech Pur Biel named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today announced the appointment of South Sudanese track and field athlete Yiech Pur Biel as their newest Goodwill Ambassador. A refugee, Pur was forced to flee the conflict in South Sudan in 2005, journeying alone to Kakuma refugee camp...
UNHCR outraged by attack on camp hosting displaced people in Cameroon, at least 18 people killed
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, strongly condemns an unprovoked and brutal attack on a...
South Sudanese sisters overcome heartbreak and make a new life in Ethiopia
Siblings Nyamach and Nyakoang are among more than 42,000 South Sudanese refugee children in Ethiopia who are either unaccompanied or separated from their parents or guardians. By Katie Nguyen in Gambella, Ethiopia Nyamach Lul has known more loss and sorrow in her 16...
UNHCR warns of increased COVID-19-related trafficking risks for refugees, displaced and stateless
With COVID-19 increasing needs and vulnerabilities of refugees and internally displaced and stateless people, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is concerned that the impacts of the pandemic are also heightening their risks to trafficking and exploitation. “Enforced...
Refugee survivors of sexual abuse find help in Rwanda
Rescued from Libyan detention centres and evacuated to Rwanda, survivors of horrific torture and rape are receiving the help they need to start to heal. By Catherine Wachiaya in Gashora, Rwanda Samrawit* gazes into the distance as a light breeze ruffles the shawl...