Norway extends support for UNHCR’s protection of Sudanese refugees in Egypt as numbers rise
Cairo, 15 December 2024 – The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Cairo today announced a contribution of USD 1.9 million to UNHCR’s Sudan refugee response in Egypt. The funds will increase UNHCR’s capacity to provide protection services for refugees...
Egypt hosts Africa Chapter of the International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges (IARMJ) Conference
Sharm El Sheikh, 21 November 2024 – Egypt hosted the Africa Chapter of the International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges (IARMJ) conference, supported by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, from 17 to 21 November in Sharm El Sheikh. ...
Egypt now biggest recipient of Sudanese forced to flee ongoing war
Since the conflict in Sudan erupted 19 months ago, over three million individuals have been forcibly displaced, seeking refuge in neighboring countries and beyond. Egypt has become the largest host country for Sudanese refugees fleeing the ongoing...
UNHCR Egypt participates in the 7th edition of the Gouna Film Festival
UNHCR Egypt is participating in the 7th edition of the Gouna Film Festival (GFF), an annual event with which UNHCR has engaged since its inception. This year’s activities underscore the enduring partnership between GFF and UNHCR, showcasing their...
Young Sudanese volunteer honoured for her selfless work supporting refugees in Egypt
Nada Fadol runs a youth-led community centre in Alexandria where forcibly displaced people receive free health-care services and skills training.
Five trailblazing women win UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Awards for their life-changing work
Geneva, 9 October 2024 – Five trailblazing women – a nun, an activist, a social entrepreneur, a volunteer aid worker, and an advocate for ending statelessness – will be honoured as winners of the 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award from UNHCR,...
UNHCR, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sanremo Institute organize a three-day workshop on Asylum Management
8 October 2024, Cairo, Egypt – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptians Abroad (MFA) in collaboration with the International Institute of Humanitarian Law in Sanremo, Italy concluded a three-day...
Launch of the Joint UN Programme under the Joint Platform for Migrants and Refugees in Egypt
Cairo, 30 September – The Government of Egypt, in collaboration with the United Nations and the European Union, is launching a Joint UN Programme implemented by UNHCR, IOM, UNICEF and WHO under the framework of the Joint Platform for Migrants and...
Emmanual Zangako: UN Youth Advisor Gives Voice to the Voiceless
Fleeing may be one of the hardest and heaviest decisions one has to take, leaving behind the warmth of home, being with family and the comfort of familiarity. Emmanual Zangako is one of over 45,000 refugees who sought refuge in Egypt, escaping the...