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Syrian refugee aid plan launched as births in exile hit 1 million
11 Dec 2018 UN agencies and NGOs publish US$5.5 bln plan to help refugees and host countries in 2019-2020, as number of Syrian children born as refugees reaches one million. -
Acute underfunding chokes off aid to desperate Congolese
9 Oct 2018 With violence and displacement affecting swathes of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Eastern region, a lack of resources is hampering UNHCR's response -
International community unites to bolster education opportunities for refugees
27 Sep 2018 At UN General Assembly, country leaders and humanitarian organizations join efforts to make education a priority in the refugee crisis response. -
More businesses commit to helping refugees thrive with new jobs, trainings, investment
26 Sep 2018 Recognizing the talents and contributions of refugees, over 20 companies including Microsoft, H&M and Hilton announced initiatives to counter the displacement crisis. -
World leaders voice strong support for new refugee deal at UN General Assembly
24 Sep 2018 Countries hosting large numbers of refugees join UNHCR and World Bank in support of ambitious model to respond to displacement crises. -
Syrian refugees face harsh winter as funding falls short
11 Sep 2018 UNHCR needs US$270 million to ensure that the most vulnerable Syrians uprooted by war do not go without vital protection and assistance this year. -
'Start by showing us that the peace is serious'
5 Sep 2018 A delegation of South Sudanese refugees tells the country's leaders what they expect from revived peace talks in Sudan. -
Cate Blanchett's remarks to the UN Security Council on the Rohingya refugee crisis
28 Aug 2018 Full text of UNHCR the Goodwill Ambassador's address as delivered in New York, 28 August 2018. -
Cate Blanchett urges UN Security Council to meet 'pressing needs' of Rohingya refugees
28 Aug 2018 A year into displacement crisis, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador calls for 'innovative ways' to aid more than 720,000 refugees and their hosts in Bangladesh.