On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Establishing an anti-racist observatory in Cyprus
Ελληνικά On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we, members of the academic community and the UNHCR Country Office in Cyprus, are pleased to announce our decision to establish an anti-racist observatory on the island. ...
We are failing Syrian refugees and the communities hosting them, warns the latest United Nations-led Regional Response Plan
Close to thirteen million people in dire need of basic assistance and services are being left behind due to dwindling funding to support them.
Full-scale Ukraine war enters third year, prolonging uncertainty and exile for millions of displaced
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Regional Director for Europe, Philippe Leclerc – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
A year after Türkiye-Syria quakes, UNHCR warns of rising humanitarian needs
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.
In Ukraine, UNHCR’s Grandi urgently appeals for renewed support as the war rages on
KYIV – The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has warned of dramatic humanitarian suffering throughout Ukraine and worsening conditions as war-affected civilians suffer in the depths of winter. Grandi wrapped up his week-long visit to the country...
Job Opening: Protection Intern (JR2435581)
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Staff Member / Affiliate Type: Internship Target Start Date: 2024-03-01 Deadline to Apply: February 5, 2024 Organizational context The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a humanitarian and...