UNHCR’s Grandi calls for global action to support Syrians returning home
DAMASCUS – Wrapping up a visit to Syria on Monday, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, appealed to the international community for bold and decisive action to help Syrians rebuild their war-torn country and support displaced Syrians in returning home....
UNHCR’s operations responded as emergencies intensified in 2024
UN Refugee Agency assisted in 43 emergencies globally last year; one-third of new declarations were linked to climate. GENEVA – New wars, unresolved conflicts and a spike in climate-related disasters resulted in appalling levels of death, destruction and displacement...
Escalating violence in eastern DR Congo displaces more than 230,000 since start of year
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 alarmed by the worsening violence in the...
“The world must stay the course with the people of Ukraine”
UN and partners appeal for US$3.32 billion in 2025 to support humanitarian and refugee response plans for Ukraine #InvestInHumanity | #WithRefugees | #Ukraine KYIV – As the full-scale war in Ukraine approaches its fourth year, the United Nations and partners today...
Thousands displaced as post-election unrest grips Mozambique
GENEVA – Post-election unrest in Mozambique has forced thousands of people to flee their homes. In Malawi, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the government have identified around 2,000 who crossed into the country in the past week. In neighbouring Eswatini, another...
UNHCR scales up response for Sudanese refugees arriving in Libya amid growing humanitarian needs
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, calls for strengthened financial support to address rising needs of Sudanese refugees arriving in Libya as numbers increase and temperatures cool. Since the start of the year, the number of Sudanese refugees seeking safety in...
Cartagena+40: The Chile Declaration and Plan of Action consolidate regional leadership in the protection of refugees, displaced and stateless people
SANTIAGO DE CHILE – Today, by adopting the Chile Declaration and Plan of Action, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have renewed their commitment to solidarity, protection and sustainable solutions for refugees, displaced people and stateless people in the...
A new strategy to support stabilization and integration of refugees and migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean
Joint UNHCR-IOM press release GENEVA – Over 4.5 million migrants and refugees* from Venezuela have obtained regular status in 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean since 2019, it was announced today. This was achieved thanks to the proactive measures taken...