UNHCR increases aid in north-east Syria
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Liz Throssell – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
European States urged to do more to protect and support child refugees and migrants
Ελληνικά European States must step up their efforts to protect child refugees and migrants who have endured not only difficult and dangerous journeys but continue to face risks and hardship once in Europe, including unsafe accommodation, being incorrectly registered as adults, and a lack of appropriate care, UNHCR, the UN […]
Hundreds of thousands in harm’s way in northern Syria
The escalation of conflict in northern Syria risks causing more human suffering and adding new displacement to what is already the largest displacement crisis in the world. Tens of thousands of civilians are on the move to escape the fighting and seek safety. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling […]
UNHCR and the European University Cyprus conclude a partnership agreement
Ελληνικά UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, and the European University Cyprus conclude a Memorandum of Understanding, to benefit refugees in Cyprus through educational programmes and actions. The agreement, signed on the 17th of September 2019 establishes...
Derelict school gets new life as play centre for Syrian kids
A once deserted school in southern Lebanon has been transformed into a joyful summer sanctuary for underprivileged Syrian refugee children.
UNHCR names Nansen Refugee Award regional winners
The everyday heroes from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East are being honoured for their outstanding humanitarian work.