After 9 years of tragedy, resilience and solidarity, the world must not forget displaced Syrians
Syrians are the largest refugee population in the world.
UNHCR statement on the situation at the Turkey-EU border
In the current situation of increased movements of refugees and asylum-seekers, UNHCR is appealing for calm and an easing of tensions on EU’s external borders.
Act now to alleviate suffering at reception centres on Greek islands – UNHCR’s Grandi
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi today called for urgent action to address the increasingly desperate situation of refugees and migrants in reception centres in the Aegean islands.
More resettlement needed as only 4.5 per cent of global resettlement needs met in 2019
Close to 64,000 refugees were resettled via UNHCR last year – but this only covers a fragment of the needs.
Key takeaways from the Global Refugee Forum
A month after the historic meeting wrapped up, these are the pledges and commitments that will boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts.
UNHCR issues recommendations for EU to make 2020 year of change for refugee protection
Recommendations include a sustainable asylum reform and an effective solidarity mechanism.
Historic forum yields pledges of jobs, education for refugees
First-ever Global Refugee Forum wraps up with over 770 pledges to boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts.
Northern Europe turns solidarity into action
States and stakeholders in Northern Europe are showing Solidarity in Action at the Global Refugee Forum by pledging to create solutions in the region and beyond – and strengthen support for refugees and their host communities.
World gathering on refugees opens in Geneva after ‘decade of displacement’
A three-day global gathering aimed at transforming the way the world responds to refugee situations starts today in Geneva, Switzerland.