UNHCR airlifts relief supplies for earthquake survivors in Myanmar
UNHCR airlifts relief supplies for earthquake survivors in Myanmar
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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. From cave to permanent shelter](/asia/sites/asia/files/RF1381172.jpg "Father-of-five, Zamir, 45, and his family have been living in a cave in Bamyan with his family for the past two years, but, before winter sets in, they will move into a permanent new home thanks to UNHCR. The family fled Tajik village, in Bamyan, during heavy fighting in 2019, in which their former home was destroyed. They later moved back to his village but, unable to pay rent on Zamir's earnings as a day labourer, the family moved into a nearby cave. Their new two-roomed home, with a bathroom, will be fitted with solar panels and a traditional bukhari heater. “We will have a better life inside this new home", he said.")
Afghanistan Situation
Some 3 million people are internally displaced due to conflict in Afghanistan, and over 24 million are in need of vital humanitarian relief.
UNHCR continues to deliver on its scaled-up response, focusing on the provision of cash assistance, core relief items and shelter. UNHCR also supports host governments and communities in their efforts to include Afghans in national services such as health and education.
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 3.6 million people within Myanmar.
UNHCR has called for comprehensive and regional approaches to durable solutions for some to 1.3 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
Refugees by country of origin in Asia-Pacific | 2023
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Regional Trends Report
The Asia & the Pacific Regional Trends report for 2023 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.
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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.
Myanmar earthquake emergency
A devastating earthquake has struck Myanmar, causing widespread destruction and leaving thousands of families in urgent need of assistance.
1.6 million displaced people live in central and northwest parts of Myanmar, where the earthquake has hit hardest. Homes are destroyed, lives lost, and communities are struggling to cope with the aftermath.
Your donation can provide life-saving support, including emergency shelter, essential relief items, and protection.
Please donate today. Your kindness and compassion can bring hope and relief to those who need it most.
can provide a solar lamp, a jerry can, a plastic bucket, 3 sleeping mats, 3 mosquito nets, and a shelter-repairing sheet.
can provide a 4x50m tarpaulin sheet to cover the shelter, offering space for families to feel secure.
can provide 2 essential relief item kits to an earthquake-affected household.
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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.