UNHCR chief calls for solidarity with refugees in Ramadan
At the start of the holy month, Filippo Grandi asks us to remember almost 70 million people forcibly uprooted from their homes.
Disappearance of asylum-seeker and refugee women highlights need to address gaps in effective protection in Cyprus
During last week till now, three women from Somalia who have been residing in Cyprus as asylum-seekers and refugees have been reported missing. Their disappearance highlights the need to address a number of gaps in the effective protection of asylum-seekers and refugees in Cyprus. In particular, more efforts need to […]
UNHCR’s seven key calls to European Parliament candidates
Ελληνικά Conflict, violence and persecution are forcing more and more people to flee their homes. Most of them stay in their own country or flee to neighbouring countries, not Europe. Even though fewer people now seek safety in Europe, too many are still tragically dying at sea in search of […]
UN Refugee Chief urges Security Council for firm response to record-high displacement
Filippo Grandi stressed that it is possible to address unprecedented stigmatization of refugees and migrants
UNHCR photographer’s essay on Congolese women refugees wins prestigious award
Giles Duley’s arresting portraits land Amnesty International humanitarian reporting prize.
Collaboration of the Occupational Therapy Program of the European University of Cyprus and the UNHCR Office in Cyprus
Ελληνικά Τhe Occupational Therapy Program of the European University of Cyprus launched a pioneering program for refugees and asylum-seekers aiming at facilitating their integration in the local society. Following extensive consultations with the UNHCR office in...