Critical needs for Syrian civilians in Rukban, solutions urgently needed
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. Over the past nine days UNHCR, the Refugee Agency, took part in one of the largest...
Less than 5 per cent of global refugee resettlement needs met last year
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. New data released by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency shows that despite record levels of...
Supporting Rohingya refugees and their hosts in Bangladesh
The UN is seeking US$920 million to meet the needs of more than 900,000 refugees from Myanmar and 330,000 vulnerable residents in Bangladesh host communities. By Christopher Reardon and Areez Tanbeen Rahman in Kutupalong refugee settlement, Bangladesh Inside a bamboo...
UNHCR chief praises Ethiopia’s innovative approach to refugees
Filippo Grandi visits groundbreaking projects that improve the lives of refugees and their host communities. By Dana Hughes ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – On his four-day visit to Ethiopia, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi praised the country’s...
United Nations Seeks US$920 Million for Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis in 2019
Joint UNHCR IOM Press Release United Nations aid agencies and NGO partners launched today the 2019 Joint Response Plan (JRP) for the Rohingya humanitarian crisis. The appeal seeks to raise US$920 million to meet the massive needs of more than 900,000 refugees from...
Nigerian refugees struggle in aftermath of Boko Haram attacks
UNHCR calls for urgent support for more than 35,000 people who fled a surge in militant attacks, and now face acute needs in Cameroon’s remote desert north. By Vania Turner, Walter Kigali, Clement Kolopp and Xavier Bourgois in Goura, Cameroon. When Boko Haram...
Thousands fleeing new violence in South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State
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 seeing a surge in refugee arrivals from South Sudan in...
UNHCR concerned about the humanitarian impact of continuing violence in southern Chin State and Rakhine State in Myanmar, and stands ready to offer support
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 is aware of reports of escalating violence and a deteriorating security...