Press Releases

GENEVA – 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. The findings of the survey conducted...

GENEVA – 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. The rise in overall forced displacement – to 120 million by May 2024 – was the 12th...

Jakarta, May 3, 2024 – 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...

JAKARTA, 25 April 2024 – 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...

Bangkok, 22 March 2024 – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and IOM, the UN Migration Agency are shocked and deeply concerned over the situation off the coast of Meulaboh, West Aceh, Indonesia where a vessel transporting Rohingya refugees has capsized. With rescue...

2024 marks the 45th year of UNHCR in Indonesia. As a vast country, Indonesia has experienced several key moments related to displacement in its recent history.  UNHCR engaged during these periods to support the Indonesian government, the local communities and to...

BANGKOK – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply disturbed to see a mob attack on a site sheltering vulnerable refugee families, the majority being children and women, in Indonesia Banda Aceh city. Hundreds of youngsters stormed a building basement on Wednesday (27...

Responding to the latest issues regarding UNHCR, here we share several facts for everyone to know: While Indonesia has not ratified the 1951 Refugee Convention, its 1945 Constitution Article 28, recognizes the right to seek asylum, for all individuals. Furthermore,...

In the recent weeks, there has been a proliferation of social media posts regarding the recent boat arrivals of Rohingya refugees in Aceh. Here are some facts on Rohingya refugees that you need to know: 1.       For decades, Rohingya have faced extreme suffering in...

BANGKOK — UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is making an urgent appeal to all countries in the region, particularly those in the area surrounding the Andaman Sea, to swiftly deploy their full search and rescue capacities in response to reported vessels in distress with...

BANGKOK — UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, commends the life-saving actions taken by the Indonesian authorities and Acehnese people over the last three days to rescue and safely disembark persons distressed at sea. UNHCR pleads for continued compassion and hospitality to...