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In Ukraine, UNHCR’s Grandi urges support ahead of harsh winter challenges

Highlights from UNHCR country offices in Europe

A Ukrainian family of a construction site

UNHCR Ukraine: UNDP and UNHCR partner to support recovery and durable solutions for war-affected communities in Ukraine

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have joined forces to facilitate the rehabilitation and recovery of war-affected communities in Ukraine.

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Mohamad Kanan Almalham, restaurateur from Aleppo, Syria, posing in his restaurant.

UNHCR Netherlands: Flavours of Home - 5 restaurants bringing refugees' recipes to life

Why not grab a bite to eat in a restaurant or café run by refugees? UNHCR Netherlands introduces you to a few inspiring and above all delicious catering establishments that were set up by refugees or employ refugees.

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The opening ceremony of the 20th Para Sports Festival of Armenia took place at Yerevan State Sports College of Olympic Reserves, as tribute to inclusiveness, unity among and resilience by refugee and non-refugee para athletes, as well as their host communities.

UNHCR Armenia: National Paralympic Games in Yerevan

This event was jointly organized by the National Paralympic Committee of Armenia (NPCA) and UNHCR Armenia, supported by esteemed partners, including the Government of Armenia, Yerevan Municipality, and the Embassy of France.

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What role does UNHCR play in Europe?

UNHCR works to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees, asylum-seekers, stateless people and internally displaced persons by providing guidance and support to governments across Europe, collaborating closely with partners, and promoting the best international standards in legislation, policy and procedures.

As the custodian of the 1951 Refugee Convention, UNHCR supports efforts by governments and other stakeholders to ensure access to asylum and to international protection for refugees and asylum-seekers, as well as promoting durable solutions. UNHCR works to strengthen partnerships with state and non-state actors in order to ensure the inclusion of refugees, to garner support for both refugees and the communities hosting them, as well as enhancing joint advocacy efforts in the spirit of the Global Compact on Refugees.

With a Regional Bureau in Geneva, Switzerland, and office presence in 36 European countries, UNHCR is covering 49 States, including 27 EU Member States, and one territory in the Europe region.

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