UNHCR concerned at adverse effects of Pakistan orders for undocumented foreigners to leave
This is a summary of what was said by Philippa Candler, UNHCR Representative in Pakistan – 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 raising concerns over Pakistan’s...
Severe floods affect tens of thousands of displaced people in Horn of Africa
This is a summary of what was said by Wiliam Spindler – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva Thousands of displaced families, including refugees in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, are on the move yet...
An unimaginable humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Sudan
This is a summary of what was said by Dominique Hyde, UNHCR Director of External Relations – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA – The war that erupted without warning turned previously...
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 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,...
UNHCR seeking urgent support for humanitarian emergency in Armenia
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Representative in Armenia, Kavita Belani – 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 deeply concerned by the rapidly evolving...