Eleven years on, mounting challenges push many displaced Syrians to the brink
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Norwegian funds come at vital time for people fleeing Ukraine
As Europe is facing the fastest growing refugee crisis since World War II, UNHCR welcomes Norway’s strong support and solidarity with people fleeing the hostilities in Ukraine.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees visited Sweden
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited Stockholm on 9 March 2022.
“Nothing about us without us”: UNHCR and partners share methods for creating inclusive societies
UNHCR and civil society organizations shared experiences on integration and inclusion of refugees during the online integration conference, Week of Neighbors.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees visited Norway
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited Oslo on 8 March 2022.
News Comment: UNHCR’s Grandi praises Europe’s welcome for Refugees fleeing Ukraine
Statement attributed to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi
Sweden’s support provides a lifeline to people fleeing and displaced in Ukraine
More than 2 million people have now fled Ukraine to neighbouring countries. Inside Ukraine, UNHCR estimates that around 1.8 million people have been displaced to date. The humanitarian needs are enormous and rapidly increasing. UNHCR is strengthening the response, in...
Covid-19 and climate crisis worsen inequalities for displaced women and girls
Statement attributed to the UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Gillian Triggs
Statement: Unaccompanied and separated children fleeing escalating conflict in Ukraine must be protected
Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi
Danish companies stepping up: Large donation of blankets will provide warmth to families fleeing Ukraine
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is rapidly deteriorating. In just seven days, more than one million people have fled the country. Most of them are women and children. Moreover, at least one million people have become displaced in their own country. UNHCR, the UN...
News Comment: UNHCR welcomes EU decision to offer Temporary Protection to Refugees fleeing Ukraine
This news comment is attributable to Pascale Moreau, Director of the Bureau for Europe, UNHCR
News Comment: 1 million refugees have fled Ukraine in a week
This Statement is attributed to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi