UNHCR report reveals extreme weather driving repeated displacement among conflict-affected communities
BELÉM, BRAZIL – Millions of refugees, people forced to flee, and their hosts are trapped in an increasingly vicious cycle of conflict and climate extremes, according to a new report released today by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The report warns that climate shocks...
IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP urge immediate action to address escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan
GENEVA/NEW YORK/ROME/PORT SUDAN – Four United Nations agencies today called for urgent international attention on the crisis in Sudan, to address the immense suffering and growing dangers to the population. Over 900 days of brutal fighting, widespread violations of...
UNHCR welcomes Brazil’s new national policy on refugees, migrants and stateless
The new policy is a landmark step in safeguarding the rights of displaced populations and reaffirms Brazil’s leadership in human rights and humanitarian protection. GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the adoption yesterday of a national policy in...
A million Syrians have returned home, but more support needed so millions more can follow
GENEVA – In just nine months, 1 million Syrians have returned to their country following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government on 8 December 2024. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling on the international community to scale up its support to end the suffering...
Envy of None channels the power of music to support UNHCR’s lifesaving work in Ukraine
Proceeds from band’s new special edition vinyl single will aid displaced Ukrainians Canadian-American rock band Envy of None is once again stepping up for Ukraine. The band announced that proceeds from the sale of a limited edition 12-inch coloured vinyl single of...
UNHCR’s Grandi calls for increased aid access and funding for Myanmar’s forgotten crisis
GENEVA – UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, on Thursday completed a three-day visit to Myanmar, where he witnessed the grave consequences of unrelenting violence and conflict that have left millions displaced and without homes. “The suffering of...
Progress in refugee education at risk from funding cuts, UNHCR warns
GENEVA – Cuts to humanitarian and development aid are putting hard-won recent progress in refugee education at risk, warns UNHCR in the tenth edition of its annual Refugee Education Report, published today. “There have been tremendous efforts to increase enrolment at...
UNHCR deputy chief calls for support to end displacement for millions of Syrians
BEIRUT – UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees Kelly T. Clements concluded a five-day visit to Lebanon and Syria with a call to the international community to support efforts to bring peace and stability to Syria, and end the displacement and suffering of...