UN humanitarian leaders call for the renewal of cross-border aid authorization to northwest Syria
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME – In less than a month, the Security Council resolution that allows the United Nations and our implementing partners to provide lifesaving humanitarian aid to northwest Syria from across the border with Türkiye will expire. The 15-member Security...
Forced displacement hit record high in 2021 with too few able to go home
The number of people forced to flee violence, war and persecution, is outpacing the available solutions.
UNHCR: Global displacement hits another record, capping decade-long rising trend
Despite some signs of progress, the speed and scale of forced displacement is outpacing solutions for refugees
Ukrainian refugees depict trauma of fleeing war in new short film
“Uprooted” shows how the terrifying memories of conflict live on in those who have escaped, and sends a message of solidarity to refugees around the world.
UNHCR data visualization on Mediterranean crossings charts rising death toll and tragedy at sea
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Refugee scholars share their university experience
70+ deserving refugees have been awarded with full or partial scholarships through the UNIC – UNHCR Refugee Scholarship Programme since 2017