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UNHCR has a global network of information officers and others who report daily on the agency's varied activities on behalf of uprooted people around the world. This information is released locally to media and others, or sent to Geneva headquarters for editing before it is released in the form of press releases, web stories or by the UNHCR spokesperson at twice-weekly briefings at the Palais des Nations, the UN's European headquarters. UNHCR's presence in more than 125 countries, including in some of the most remote and difficult places on Earth, gives it access to news and information that are not available from anyone else. Our global communications network strives to provide timely, accurate and newsworthy information on all of the UNHCR's activities to generate awareness of and support for the refugee cause. First-hand reports, feature stories and graphics from distant field operations as well as from Geneva headquarters and world capitals are posted daily on the UNHCR website, making it an authoritative source on some of the biggest news events of the day.
Latest News from UNHCR
UNHCR delivers vital aid to Yemenis in embattled Taizz
Convoy brought blankets, mattresses and other emergency aid to 1,000 residents of Taizz, a city in southwest Yemen that has been largely isolated by heavy fighting.
Taking the plunge: Swimming lessons help integration in Norway
Somali refugee Abdullahi Yusuf Jibril helps others to take the plunge.
Thousands of refugees vote in second round of CAR presidential election
Thousands of refugees took part at the weekend in the second round of Central African Republic's landmark presidential election, which could herald their return.
Q&A: UNHCR plays vital role in getting Central African refugees to the ballot box
As the second round of CAR's presidential election nears, UNHCR's Charles Mballa discusses the refugee agency's role in ensuring the participation of refugees.
Some 80,000 refugees arrive in Europe in first six weeks of 2016
UNHCR concerned over increasing restrictive measures, urges effective comprehensive European response
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Briefing Notes
Refugee information presented in twice-weekly press briefings in Geneva.
- UNHCR delivers emergency aid to 1,000 families in the centre of Taizz city
- Europe: UNHCR concerned over increasing restrictive measures, urges effective comprehensive European response
- UNHCR concerned about the conditions of refugees and migrants in Calais and Dunkerque, in particular children
- ADVISORY: High Commissioner Grandi in Ethiopia for 26th AU Summit
- Fighting in eastern DRC forces tens of thousands to flee homes
Press Releases
Current and archived UNHCR press releases.
- UNHCR urges Central European leaders to show solidarity with refugees ahead of the V4 Summit
- UNHCR Statement on the Situation in Turkey
- UNHCR calls for nominations of 'unsung heroes' for Nansen Refugee Award 2016
- OECD and UNHCR call for scaling up integration policies in favour of refugees
- UNHCR alarmed at the plight of refugees and migrants at Bulgaria borders