Critical needs for Syrian civilians in Rukban, solutions urgently needed
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
UNHCR’s new 2 Billion Kilometres to Safety campaign invites the public to step in solidarity with refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced a new global campaign calling on people all over the world to cover the distance travelled by refugees each year.
It’s so simple, even my nine-year-old daughter can do it
In the first project of its kind, UNHCR introduces biometric self-renewal registration booths for refugees in Jordan, enabling safe and secure data ownership.
Syrian family among millions relying on aid to survive winter
In northern Jordan, Syrian refugee Hilal relies on assistance to get his family through the harsh winter, with millions more in the region needing similar help.
Syrian refugee aid plan launched as births in exile hit 1 million
UN agencies and NGOs publish US$5.5 bln plan to help refugees and host countries in 2019-2020, as number of Syrian children born as refugees reaches one million.
As medical costs rise, Syrian refugees put health at risk
Steep rise in health costs for refugees in Jordan has led Syrians such as 24-year-old Walaa to skip essential check-ups, putting their lives in danger.