As aid declines, legal work offers hope to refugees in Thailand
As aid declines, legal work offers hope to refugees in Thailand
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Ongoing Situations
UNHCR’s operations in Asia and the Pacific encompass two of the world’s largest forced displacement crises:
Afghanistan Situation
Following decades of conflict, millions of people in Afghanistan are experiencing abject poverty and hunger amid economic collapse, natural disasters and the widespread curtailing of human rights, particularly for women and girls. Since 2023, a shift in displacement trends has been taking place that has seen mass returns, including large numbers of forced and coerced returns, back to Afghanistan.
UNHCR and partners, including local NGOs, are responding to deliver vital humanitarian relief to returnees, displaced people inside Afghanistan, and to Afghan refugees and asylum-seekers living in its five neighbouring countries.
Myanmar Situation
Violence against civilians and the intensified armed conflict following the events of February 2021 caused tens of thousands of refugees to flee to neighbouring countries and have displaced 3.5 million people within Myanmar.
UNHCR has called for comprehensive and regional approaches to durable solutions for some to 1.5 million refugees from Myanmar, such as voluntary repatriation and resettlement. We focus on the responsive and timely delivery of humanitarian assistance, strengthening community-based protection and resilience
Key facts and figures
Population groups in Asia-Pacific | 2024
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Regional Trends Report
The Asia & the Pacific Regional Trends report for 2024 provides an overview of forced displacement and statelessness in the region up to the end of the year. Presenting an in-depth look into the Asia-Pacific region, it follows on from the release of UNHCR’s flagship Global Trends report.
UNHCR helps to save lives and build better futures for the millions of people forced to flee their homes.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency works to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution, war or disaster at home.
Since 1950, we have faced multiple crises on multiple continents, and provided vital assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people, many of whom have nobody left to turn to.
We help to save lives and build better futures for millions forced from home.
Help bring urgent relief to displaced families this Holy Month
In Afghanistan, Ramadan arrives during the harshest weeks of winter. In some areas, temperatures fall to minus 25 degrees Celsius, turning daily life into an exercise in endurance. Across Asia and the Pacific, refugees and displaced families face different crises but share the same resolve: to care for one another amid uncertainty. From Afghanistan to communities hosting Rohingya refugees, many displaced for years with no clear path home, families hold onto dignity, routine and solidarity. What families need are the essentials that uphold dignity: warmth, shelter, healthcare, and safety. Ramadan affirms the importance of solidarity with those facing the greatest challenges. Ramadan Kareem.
enables an Afghan returnee to access mental health and psychosocial support services by UNHCR
can support four rtefugees to access camp-based health facilities for a whole year in Cox's Bazar.
can allow a family in Afghanistan to heat their home in winter by providing 200kg of processed wood.
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Refugee Voices
Through first-person narratives, refugees from across Asia and the Pacific share their experiences, perspectives and aspirations as people forced to flee.
What's happening around UNHCR
💌 From Shann, with love.
— UNHCR Philippines (@UNHCRPh) February 16, 2026
A refugee who found hope and a second home in the Philippines. 🇵🇭
She reminds us that love isn’t just found in people—it’s found in the places that welcome us, heal us, and make us feel we belong. 💙#LoveLetter #WithRefugees pic.twitter.com/ijrYVkARTV
🤖 At UNHCR, AI doesn’t replace people. It helps teams better support people forced to flee.
— UNHCR Innovation (@UNHCRInnovation) February 16, 2026
During @IndiaAiExpo, we’re launching #AIforPeopleForcedToFlee, a week-long series highlighting how we are using AI to improve displacement response.
Technology supports. People lead. pic.twitter.com/EuAorX2Ehj
Ramadan Kareem 🌙
— UNHCR Pakistan (@UNHCRPakistan) February 18, 2026
A time to show love, compassion, generosity, and kindness. During this Ramadan, we honor the host communities across Pakistan who stand #WithRefugees.
May this month bring blessings and hope to every family.
Give your Zakat: https://t.co/itLce5Enjy pic.twitter.com/6vsKoH4cuJ
Ramadan Kareem
This Holy Month, your kindness can help displaced families afford urgently needed safe shelter, warm meals and clean water. Give the gift of kindness this Ramadan.