UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Catholics around the world and to all those mourning the loss of a ...

A plane carrying critical relief supplies from the UN Refugee Agency’s global stockpiles in Dubai has landed today in Yangon, ...

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 – Severe flooding ...

I did not think I would survive,” said Aziza , as she carefully packed her bag at a transit centre in the border town of Adré in eastern Chad. The 41-year-old mother of two children recently crossed ...

Today marks the 27 th anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement – a landmark framework that defines the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and outlines the ...

On 18 April 2015, Europe witnessed one of the largest tragedies at sea when over 1,000 people died or went missing in the Mediterranean as their boat capsized between Libya and Lampedusa. Since then, ...

Hanna works in a small office behind a computer but through her open window she can hear birdsong, smell the tang of pine trees and sometimes even see a deer. Away from the grinding war in Ukraine, ...

UNHCR knows Sudan well – we have been present there for 60 years. In fact, I started my UN career inside Sudan.The relentless pursuit of war is gradually extinguishing a resilient and generous nation ...

BANGUI – 16 April 2025 - The United Nations Refugee Agency, UNHCR, welcomes a contribution of US$1,000,000 from the Japanese government, equivalent to approximately 634,000,000 CFA francs, for ...

ISLAMABAD, 18 April 2025: In light of humanitarian challenges in host communities, the Government of Japan has decided to provide USD 3 million to UNHCR to support Afghan refugees and host communities ...