Rohingya refugees fret for their children’s futures
UNHCR is promoting more learning opportunities and higher teaching standards for thousands of young Rohingya refugees. By Caroline Gluck and Iffath Yeasmine in Kutupalong refugee settlement, Bangladesh When Abu Sayed, father of six, thinks about the future of his...
Refugee from South Sudan becomes an advocate for tree planting in Uganda
South Sudanese refugee uses his time in Uganda to promote a movement to conserve the environment. By Linda Muriuki in Arua, Uganda At 32, Bidal Abraham has already had to flee his home in South Sudan three times. Each time he made it safely to neighbouring Uganda....
UNHCR warns of growing climate-related displacement in Somalia
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. Ahead of World Environment Day tomorrow, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for...
Hurting in Yemen, Somali refugees head home in time for Eid
Ground down by conflict and worsening conditions, 125 Somali refugees opt for UNHCR-assisted return, bringing total departures via scheme to 4,298 since 2017. By Hanson Ghandi Tamfu in Aden, Yemen Gathered at the quayside in Aden, Yemen’s largest port, 125 Somali...
Amid worsening conditions in Yemen, more Somali refugees opt to return
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. Almost 4,300 Somali refugees have now returned home from Yemen, since the roll-out in...
UNHCR’s Statement to the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology – 29 May 2019
Statement made by Jean-Nicolas Beuze, the UNHCR Representative in Canada: Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the proposed changes to Canada’s asylum system as outlined in the Budget Implementation Act (BIA). Providing technical advice to increase efficiencies in...
Violent attacks in Nigeria drive thousands of refugees into Niger
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. Recent spike in violence in north-western parts of Nigeria has forced an estimated...
How to help newly arrived refugees in your community
Wondering how you can help newly arrived refugees in your community? From donating clothing to sharing your skills and time, there are numerous ways you can make a refugee family feel welcome in their new home. Sponsor a family Private groups of individuals, worship...