As fighting rages in Sudan, refugee aid efforts expand to two new countries
This is a summary of what was said by Ewan Watson, UNHCR Head of Global Communications – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA – As the impact of the conflict in Sudan continues to spread, UNHCR,...
UN Refugee Agency sounds the alarm on climate change pounding refugee communities
This is a summary of what was said by Andrew Harper, UNHCR Special Advisor on Climate Action – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva Devastating extreme weather events and natural disasters are...
UNHCR and partners rush support to Rohingya refugees affected by deadly landslides in Bangladesh
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its humanitarian partners are stepping up support to assist...
UNHCR highlights shocking needs and risks facing refugees and migrants on routes from Africa to Europe
This is a summary of what was said by Vincent Cochetel, UNHCR Special Envoy for the Western & Central Mediterranean situation – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA – The lack of...
UNHCR strengthens support to the most vulnerable affected by floods in Brazil and other regions
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson William Spindler – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA – Almost one month after the start of heavy rains in Brazil’s southern state of Rio...
Uganda’s open-door policy for refugees strained by arrivals from Sudan, DRC, and South Sudan
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Representative in Uganda, Matthew Crentsil – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – Uganda is welcoming increasing numbers of Sudanese arrivals –...
UNHCR supports Brazil’s response to devastating floods
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson William Spindler – 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 working with federal, state, and...
Grave concern over civilians cut off from life-saving aid in Sudan
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Olga Sarrado Mur – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Over a year since the start of the war in Sudan, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, remains...