“City of Hope” – Students worldwide shape the future of refugee solidarity
Nine of the best ideas from the third Model UN Refugee Challenge have been brought to life by an artist By Pauline Eluere Imagine a city where refugees are truly included. A city where refugees not only have a seat at the table, but benefit from democratic...
Nearly 4,000 killed, civilian property destroyed in raging conflict in Sudan’s Darfur
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Eujin Byun – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva The escalation in fatalities and severe human rights violations against innocent civilians...
UNHCR expresses grave concern for the protection of people displaced by violence in eastern DR Congo
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson – 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 sounding the alarm as escalating violence and pervasive human rights...
UNHCR and Thailand enhance cooperation in support of displaced and stateless populations
BANGKOK – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has held discussions with the Royal Thai Government (RTG) on the situation of refugees and stateless people in the country during a three-day visit which concludes on Tuesday. In line with...
Afghans left grieving and destitute by deadly earthquake
After hundreds of lives were lost and homes destroyed in a single village in Herat province, UNHCR has rushed aid to the survivors and warned that more help is urgently needed before the onset of winter By Samand Ibrahimi in Siah Ab village, Herat province,...
High Commissioner’s closing statement to the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme
Thank you, Madam Chair. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights sets out in Article 1 that, I quote, “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of...
UNHCR launches urgent funding appeal to support earthquake survivors in Afghanistan
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Eujin Byun – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is today launching an urgent appeal for $14.4...
UNHCR reports progress in refugee education; tertiary enrolment rate hits 7 per cent
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Eujin Byun – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA – Global enrolment of refugees in higher education increased to 7 per cent in 2023,...