UNHCR welcomes new resolution adopted by the government of Ukraine aimed at ending statelessness in Ukraine
Every person has a right to belong
Lack of clean water is one of the most urgent problems for communities near the contact line in the east of Ukraine
Continued shelling and armed clashes continue to endanger the water supplies of families in the region.
Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine calls for a safe transit and delivery of humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict
The restrictions on movement are dividing families and exacerbating their conflict-induced depression, anxiety and stress.
Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine praises the opening of a new crossing point in the Luhansk region for the delivery of humanitarian aid
“The passing of the first UN-organized humanitarian convoy with 133 tons of shelter materials and other relief items through one of the new crossing points in Luhanska oblast – “Shchastia” – is a notable achievement. I congratulate all relevant actors for their...
Funding from the People of Japan brings warmth to homes nearby the contact line in eastern Ukraine
Nataliia Kolga* is 67 years old. She lives alone in the village of Maiorske, located only 200 meters away from the contact line in eastern Ukraine. The armed conflict in eastern Ukraine has been going on for almost seven years. Despite some progress after the July...
Winterization program of UNHCR in Ukraine helps 450 families survive cold winter temperatures
Because of the outbreak of COVID-19, many asylum-seekers and refugees in Ukraine found themselves in a vulnerable situation.
With refugee resettlement at a record low in 2020, UNHCR calls on States to offer places and save lives
Despite an estimated 1.44 million refugees in urgent need of resettlement globally, only 22,770 were resettled through UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, last year. This is according to annual statistics released by the agency today. These are the lowest refugee...
Youth for Change: How Young Refugees and Asylum Seekers Help Communities
Growing up is challenging. Here you are, a 17-year old soon-to-become adult, going to school while enjoying a careless and easy-going life. Then suddenly, you are a 22-year old in constant pursuit of a stable job and in desperate search for your place in this world....
Filippo Grandi: The UNHCR’s 70th anniversary is no cause for celebration
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees calls to build a world in which there is truly no need for a UN refugee agency because nobody is compelled to flee.