Thailand takes transformative actions to resolve statelessness by officially joining the Global Alliance to End Statelessness
On 29 April, UNHCR welcomed the Royal Thai Government’s (RTG) official move to formally join membership to the Global Alliance to End Statelessness, demonstrating the country’s continued commitment to resolving and preventing statelessness. The Global Alliance...
UNHCR supports Brazil’s response to devastating floods
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson William Spindler – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
“NOWHERE TO RUN” Climate change and displacement
Climate change and displacement Refugees, internally displaced and stateless people are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. UNHCR is working to protect them and strengthen their resilience to its current and future impacts, while also reducing our own...
Refugees are full of hidden talents
Refugees are full of hidden talents! Our first session of art therapy was a success! Only a few tote bags and some acrylic painting, and the magic happened. Women Refugees could express themselves freely and create a personalized bag to take home....
UNHCR launched “Ramadan Table” for people forced to flee as part of the “7th Ramadan and Zakat campaign” in Thailand
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, works with Islamic organizations to develop specific tools for donors to support refugees from Muslim countries, including the Refugee Zakat Fund. Zakat is a mandatory donation that Muslims give to eligible beneficiaries such as the poor,...
UNHCR partners with Thai Fintech Association to advocate for tech and humanitarian synergy for refugee women.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced last year that the number of people displaced by war, persecution, violence and human rights violations globally is likely to have exceeded 114 million, more than half of whom were women and girls. In times of forced...
UNHCR Representative in Thailand paid a courtesy call to Arun Boonchom, the Sheikhul Islam
UNHCR Representative in Thailand paid a courtesy call to Arun Boonchom, the Sheikhul Islam to congratulate and express appreciation for the Sheikhul Islam office’s support toward humanitarian work for refugees and displaced families. On 14 February 2024 – Mr....
UNIQLO and UNHCR unveil ‘Hope Away from Home’ graphic shirt collection to support refugees
Today, UNIQLO and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launched the “Hope Away from Home” graphic shirt collection, created to support refugees. Featuring designs by five young artists from refugee and host communities, the shirts are available in select UNIQLO stores in 12...
A year after Türkiye-Syria quakes, UNHCR warns of rising humanitarian needs
A year after the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria in February 2023, the plight of millions of displaced people and their hosts has deteriorated, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warned today. Many have been thrust further into poverty and...