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More refugees risk dangerous sea journeys from Myanmar as crisis worsens
Intense conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine State has worsened the plight of the Rohingya, a persecuted and stateless Muslim minority, pushing increasing numbers to flee by boat.
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LOOK CLOSER - UNHCR Indonesia's New Local Campaign
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced the launch of a new local campaign to raise awareness and support for people forced to flee their homes. The campaign, titled "Look Closer", highlights the plight of refugees, others forcibly displaced and stateless, particularly the Rohingya.
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UNHCR warns against apathy and inaction amid spike in forced displacemen
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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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%)
