UNHCR Report: Coronavirus a dire threat to refugee education – half of the world’s refugee children out of school
In a report released today, titled “Coming Together for Refugee Education”, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, predicts that unless immediate and bold action is taken by the international community to beat back the catastrophic effects of COVID-19 on refugee education, the potential of millions of young refugees living in some […]
Explainer: Relocation of unaccompanied children from Greece to other EU countries
Some 1,600 unaccompanied children living as asylum-seekers in harsh conditions on the Greek Islands are being relocated to 11 European Union countries. Here’s how the process works.
Thousands of refugees and migrants suffer extreme rights abuses on journeys to Africa’s Mediterranean coast, new UNHCR/MMC report shows
New report released today by UNHCR, MMC, and the DRC titled ‘On this journey, no one cares if you live or die’.
Refugee and Migrant Children in Europe
More than 33,000 children arrived accompanied, unaccompanied or separated to Europe in 2019 – new factsheet provides an overview of trends.
UNHCR issues recommendations for EU to ensure refugee protection during the pandemic and beyond
As Germany takes on the Presidency of the European Union (EU) today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is calling them to keep refugee protection high on the agenda.
UNHCR appeals for resettlement places as record forced displacement and protection needs outstrip solutions
Resettlement helps ensure the protection of the most vulnerable lives.
Everyone Can Make a Difference, Every Action Counts
2020 World Refugee Day Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi
Joint Statement: UN refugee chief Grandi and IOM’s Vitorino announce resumption of resettlement travel for refugees
Resumption of resettlement departures for refugees was announced today after a temporary hold on resettlement travel due to the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
1 per cent of humanity displaced: UNHCR Global Trends report
Forced displacement has almost doubled in the past decade.