UNHCR commemorates World refugee Day in Iran for the first time since COVID-19
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, this week marked World Refugee Day with a series of events across the Islamic Republic of Iran, under the theme: “Whoever, Wherever, Whenever, Everyone has the right to seek safety”. For the first time in two years since the outbreak of...
UNHCR: Global displacement hits another record, capping decade-long rising trend
Despite some signs of progress, the speed and scale of forced displacement is outpacing solutions for refugees. The number of people forced to flee their homes has increased every year over the past decade and stands at the highest level since records began, a trend...
UNHCR: Ukraine, other conflicts push forcibly displaced total over 100 million for first time
Figure must ‘serve as a wake-up call’ for more action to promote peace and address all causes of forced displacement, says UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi. GENEVA – The number of people forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations...
UN High Commissioner for Refugees appeals for global engagement to address Afghanistan’s needs
KABUL, Afghanistan – Declaring that the world must deliver sustained support to the people of Afghanistan, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, appealed for robust assistance to address the country’s humanitarian needs and those of Afghan refugees...
News Comment: UNHCR warns of increasing violence and human rights violations at European borders
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned by the increasing number of incidents of violence and serious human rights violations against refugees and migrants at various European borders, several of which have resulted in tragic loss of life. Violence,...
UN and Partners Launch Plans to Help 28 Million People in Acute Need in Afghanistan and the Region
The United Nations and non-governmental organizations will today launch joint response plans aiming to deliver vital humanitarian relief to 22 million people in Afghanistan and support 5.7 million displaced Afghans and local communities in five neighbouring countries....