UNHCR and the European Union launch 360-degree interactive film on Venezuelan displacement in Ecuador
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the European Union launched today an innovative 360-degree interactive film that tells the story of a young woman from Venezuela who fled from her country in search of safety in Ecuador. Subscribe to UNHCR’s mailing list On the...
FC Barcelona and UNHCR unite for forcibly displaced children worldwide
For the next four football seasons, FC Barcelona and its Foundation will support programmes for displaced children and those who host them Geneva – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, along with its National Association in Spain, Spain for UNHCR, are proud to announce today...
News comment: Without international solidarity, Ukraine’s displacement crisis could turn into catastrophe
Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi Since 24 February, millions have been living through the horror of war in Ukraine. In a month, many civilians have lost their lives, with thousands more injured. Families have been torn apart. Without an...
Polish border town welcomes refugees from Ukraine, but will itself need help
‘These refugees have lost almost everything. We need to help them. Even if that means we’ll have to learn to live with less,’ says mayor of Medyka, a primary crossing point for refugees. By Matthew Saltmarsh in Medyka, Poland Marek Iwasieczko has been averaging just...
Imagining Syria
With nearly two million Syrian refugee children aged 11 or under having little or no memory of home, we asked some of them to draw what Syria means to them. As the crisis in Syria enters its twelfth year, an entire generation of Syrian children are growing up as...
Local Canadian Businesses Fundraise for Ukraine
As the situation in Ukraine unfolds and the refugee crisis grows, many of us are feeling helpless and asking what can I do? Across our country, everyday Canadians are taking action and launching fundraisers to help aid those fleeing Ukraine. Local businesses...
Why Donate your Zakat to UNHCR?
In the past year, what have you gained or saved for yourself? What good could you do for people who are still in need? The act of giving Zakat is a powerful way to share your blessings with those who are fighting to survive. This Ramadan, your Zakat can bring a...
One year after Palma attacks, thousands continue to flee violence in northern Mozambique
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov – 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 alarmed by the ongoing violence in northern...