UNHCR, UNICEF and IOM urge European states to boost education for refugee and migrant children
Key challenges include lack of school spaces, teachers not adequately trained, language barriers and limited access to psycho-social support.
Refugee education in crisis: More than half of the world’s school-age refugee children do not get an education
Of the 7.1 million refugee children of school age, 3.7 million – more than half – do not go to school, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, says in a report released today.
10 Facts About Refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, provides you with 10 important facts on refugees – for a fact-based discussion.
A message to the world’s refugees from UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi
Refugee chief says World Refugee Day is a moment to recognize the courage of the 70 million who have fled war, violence and persecution.
Worldwide displacement tops 70 million, UN Refugee Chief urges greater solidarity in response
The number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict exceeded 70 million in 2018. This is the highest level that UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has seen in its almost 70 years.
IDAHOT: UNHCR launching consultations on LGBTI refugees’ rights
This year’s theme for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) is Justice and Protection for All.
UN Refugee Chief urges Security Council for firm response to record-high displacement
Filippo Grandi stressed that it is possible to address unprecedented stigmatization of refugees and migrants.
UNHCR’s seven key calls to the next European Parliament
Members of the next European Parliament have a unique and important opportunity to better protect refugees in the EU and globally.
Statistics on refugees and asylum-seekers in Northern Europe
The latest UNHCR Northern Europe factsheets provide a statistical overview concerning asylum-seekers, refugees and stateless persons in the region.