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...
UNHCR, UNICEF establish dozens of support hubs in countries hosting Ukrainian refugees
Geneva – Since the escalation of the war in Ukraine, some 234,000 refugees from Ukraine were able to use protection and support services provided by 36 Blue Dot Hubs established by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and UNICEF, the UN Children’s Fund, across seven...
UN Refugee Agency issues new legal guidance on protection of Somali refugees
This is a summary of what was said by Elizabeth Tan, UNHCR’s Director of International Protection – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has today released new guidance on...
Humanitarian needs remain acute for displaced in flood-hit areas of Pakistan
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is continuing to support the government-led relief efforts in...
Paying it forward: B.C.’s Vietnamese community donates to Ukraine emergency
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has motivated countless individuals and organizations across Canada to take action. UNHCR has been inspired by the incredible generosity of supporters who have worked to raise funds and awareness to support millions in...
Everyone has a right to safety, and to access food – UNHCR’s Grandi’s message from Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria – UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, urged much more support to address the staggering humanitarian needs in Syria after a visit to the country that ended today. Grandi’s visit focused on drawing the world’s attention to the 14.6...