His efforts saved seven million lives
The world celebrates 160 years since the birth of Fritjof Nansen – a prominent Norwegian scientist, polar explorer, diplomat
Great Norwegian scientist, polar explorer, diplomat and humanitarian who established global principles for humanitarian work
The world celebrates 160th years since the birth of Fridtjof Nansen
“IDPs need an enabling environment for being able to get on with their lives and become fully integrated members of their communities”
Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR Representative in Ukraine took part in the Forum “Internal displacement in Ukraine: current challenges and prospective solutions”.
Volunteer cyclists deliver aid to isolated communities in eastern Ukraine
Volunteers are using bicycles and tricycles donated by UNHCR to reach vulnerable people in eastern Ukraine with aid and companionship.
Yemeni humanitarian organization wins 2021 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announces the winner of its 2021 Nansen Refugee Award. Five regional winners are also announced.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees completes three-day visit to Afghanistan
“The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains desperate,” said Grandi.
Syrian youth in Ukraine is building its future through education
A record number of 8,347 students were enrolled on DAFI scholarships in the last study year.
The 1961 Statelessness Convention: 60 years of promoting and protecting the right to a nationality
Ensuring the right to a nationality and eradicating statelessness is achievable and more pressing than ever, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, stressed today, as the international community marks the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the 1961 UN Convention on the...
Ukrainians save lives and help people in world’s worst humanitarian crises
On August 19, the world observes World Humanitarian Day