The passion, vision and action of Fridtjof Nansen, humanitarian extraordinaire
Ahead of this year’s UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award, we look back at the life and achievements of the Norwegian pioneer who gave his name to the prize By Barney Thompson in London, UK One hundred years ago, Fridtjof Nansen – a Norwegian humanitarian, explorer, diplomat...
To my refugee Grandma, who feeds me love and wisdom: a letter from a grateful grandson
In this occasional series, we will feature letters from people to refugees who have shaped their lives In the letter below, Aryan Sanghrajka, 18, writes to his grandma (Ba), who fled Uganda in 1972 due to the forced expulsion of Asian residents (the family was...
IOM, UNHCR, and UNRWA: Latest tragedy at sea off Syria must prompt action
The shipwreck off the coast of Syria late Thursday is simply tragic. The boat had reportedly set off towards Europe on Tuesday from the port of Miniyeh, near Tripoli, Lebanon, carrying between 120 and 170 migrants and refugees, mostly Syrians, Lebanese, and...
Congolese refugee reunites with parents she thought she had lost
Françoise Chikunda Sabuni was living as a refugee in Uganda when she learned her parents, who she assumed had been killed years before, were alive and well in the Netherlands By Claire Lewis Happy endings cannot be taken for granted. Especially for the millions of...
UNHCR and Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development Launch Global Islamic Fund for Refugees
New York – During a high-level joint event organized on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser, President of the Islamic...
UNHCR warns of surging needs in Sudan amid skyrocketing prices and gaps in humanitarian funding
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is today warning of spiralling humanitarian needs for refugees and displaced people in Sudan as living costs skyrocket amidst the ripple effects of the war in Ukraine, lingering impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, and extreme weather...
UNHCR survey: Refugees from Ukraine eager to work but need sustained support to ensure inclusion
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – Seven months after the onset of the international armed conflict in...
Joint press release: International community shows solidarity with efforts to enhance protection and find solutions for people forced to flee and host communities in Central America and Mexico
Donors today pledged more than USD 210 million and mobilised political and technical resources to address the needs of forcibly displaced people and the communities that host them NEW YORK – The international community today reaffirmed its solidarity with forcibly...