UNHCR seeks support for refugees and hosts in Ethiopia
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – 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 partners are appealing for robust international...
UN Human Rights Committee decision on climate change a wake-up call: UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes this week’s ruling of the UN Human Rights Committee in the case of Teitiota v. New Zealand. While the claim to protection by Mr. Teitiota was denied on grounds that he was not at imminent risk, the committee nonetheless...
Abducted mum finally finds safety in Finland, but yearns to see children again
“I can’t remember when life was last as good as this,” says Nakout. After years of abuse, she now dreams of reuniting with children who she thought she was dead. By Hereward Holland in Vaasa, Finland Nakout sits at a kitchen table in Finland, pen in hand, pondering...
Key takeaways from the Global Refugee Forum
A month after the historic meeting wrapped up, these are the pledges and commitments that will boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts. By UNHCR Staff The first-ever Global Refugee Forum drew 3,000 participants from across the world to Geneva from 16-18...
UNHCR seeks international solidarity for refugees and hosts in Sudan
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. By UNHCR in Geneva, Switzerland UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for increased...
Long way home for displaced Sudanese as fears of insecurity persist
UNHCR calls for increased funding and global support for Sudan’s displaced, their hosts and those who want to return home. By Modesta Ndubi in Kutum, Sudan It has been 15 years since armed raiders forced Rawda Yusuf’s family to flee to Chad from their village in...
UNHCR is deeply saddened by the deaths of two Eritrean asylum-seekers in Tripoli, Libya
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply saddened by the deaths of two Eritrean asylum-seekers, who are reported to have been shot inside their accommodation in Tripoli, Libya on Thursday, 9 January. Our heartfelt condolences go out to their families and friends. The...
UNHCR welcomes new law in El Salvador to help people internally displaced by violence
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Liz Throssell – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. By UNHCR in Geneva, Switzerland UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes El Salvador’s...