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UNHCR-Ipsos survey shows enduring public support for refugees, alongside stark variations in attitudes
A major survey on attitudes towards refugees across the Global North and South shows that three-quarters of adults continue to believe that those fleeing war or persecution should be able to seek safety in other countries.
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UNHCR warns against apathy and inaction amid spike in forced displacement
Forced displacement surged to historic new levels across the globe last year and this, according to the 2024 flagship Global Trends Report from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
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UNHCR Hosts Halal bi Halal Event, Strengthening Partnerships in Islamic Philanthropy
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Indonesia held its inaugural Halal bi Halal event on May 2, 2024. The event brought together key figures from Islamic philanthropic organizations, scholars, and experts to reaffirm shared commitments to supporting forcibly displaced people.
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UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner applauds Indonesia’s humanitarian traditions on refugee protection
UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, concluded her three-day visit to Aceh and Jakarta, Indonesia, emphasizing the crucial role of the Government and local communities in providing protection for people fleeing violence – including Rohingya refugees who are taking the dangerous boat journeys in search of safety.
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History of Displacement in Indonesia and the Role of UNHCR
2024 marks the 45th year of UNHCR in Indonesia. Here are some key moments in the history of displacement in Indonesia and UNHCR's role since 1979.
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Refugees in Indonesia
Although Indonesia has not ratified the 1951 Refugee Convention on Refugees, the country has a long tradition of hosting refugees and people in need of international protection.
Today, there are some 12,295 refugees registered with the UNHCR office in Indonesia.
29% of the total number of people registered in UNHCR are children
227children came alone or separated from their families
At the end of December 2023, most refugees in Indonesia came from Afghanistan (48%), Somalia (16%) and Myanmar (9%)
