UNHCR deeply saddened as 144 people reportedly dead or missing off West Africa
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 – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is extremely saddened and concerned at...
UNHCR: Hate speech and misinformation are creating real-world harm for displaced people
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Senior Advisor on Information Integrity Gisella Lomax – 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 concerned that...
UNHCR warns Lake Chad Basin at tipping point as violence and displacement surge
This is a summary of what was said by Andrew Wyllie, UNHCR Deputy Director for the West and Central Africa Bureau – 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...
UNHCR scales up response in Venezuela amid growing post-earthquake vulnerabilities
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Carlotta Wolf – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – Initial, on-the-ground needs assessments from Venezuela have revealed a...
UNHCR rushing to support Venezuela after deadly earthquakes
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 – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is scrambling staff and resources to...
UNHCR warns Ebola outbreak threatens displaced communities in DRC and beyond
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR’s Head of Public Health, Dr. Allen Maina – 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 deeply concerned by the...
UNHCR calls to expand refugee resettlement lifeline as part of global solutions drive
This is a summary of what was said by Jackie Keegan, Head of UNHCR’s Durable Solutions and Field Protection Support Service, Division of International Protection and Solutions – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des...
Renewed insecurity and rising displacement in South Sudan’s Jonglei put thousands at grave risk, UNHCR warns
This is a summary of what was said by Matthew Brook, UNHCR Representative in South Sudan – 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 warning that a grave...