In Focus
Latest Refworld Updates
- 20 June 2016
- Serbien: Psychiatrische Behandlung für Roma
- Splits and schisms in South Sudan
- Ban expresses deep concern over the continuing political uncertainty in Haiti
- Central African Republic: UN mission strongly condemns escalation of violence in country's west
- Much-needed aid reached some 87,500 people in Syria's besieged cities, UN reports
- Burundi: On second visit to country, UN human rights experts call for concrete steps to end crisis
- In Greece, UN chief urges global responsibility-sharing for welfare of displaced
- Visiting Greek island, Ban says refugees' nightmare 'not over,' urging humane approach across Europe
Special Features
Children
Core legal instruments and UNHCR's policy and guidance relating to children at risk.
Detention
Provisions, guidance and tools on detention, prison conditions and freedom of movement.
Gender Equality and Women
Legal, policy and guidance documents on gender equality and women.
Internally Displaced Persons
Legal, policy and operational documents relating to Internally Displaced Persons.
Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
Key information relevant to the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict.
Refugee Protection and International Migration
Documents on the intersection between refugee protection and international migration.
Refugee Status Determination
Legal, policy and guidance materials relevant to the refugee status determination process.
Resettlement
Core documents on UNHCR's resettlement activities, challenges and the policy framework.
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Key materials relevant for asylum claims based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Special Initiatives relating to UNHCR's Mandate
Key documents from several special initiatives to clarify and strengthen UNHCR's mandate.
Statelessness
Legal instruments, UNHCR policy documents and guidance on statelessness.
The UN Human Rights System
Documents relevant to the human rights mechanisms within the United Nations.
Trafficking in Human Beings
Key documents related to trafficking in human beings and international protection.
Voluntary Repatriation
UNHCR policies, operational guidance and tools on voluntary repatriation.
UNHCR Protection Manual
Top Countries of Origin*
Latest UNHCR News
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Live Blog: World Refugee Day kicks off amid record displacement
From Asia to the Americas, UNHCR is leading celebrations of the lives of men, women and children finding new hope after escaping danger.
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Global forced displacement hits record high
UNHCR Global Trends report finds 65.3 million people, or one person in 113, were displaced from their homes by conflict and persecution in 2015.
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Kenya: UN refugee chief sees opportunity with Kakuma
While in Kenya, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited Kakuma refugee camp, home to nearly 200,000 refugees, primarily from South Sudan. He also toured a new site, Kalobeyei, where refugees share services, farm the land and build businesses with locals.
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Afghan refugee in Iran feels lucky to have done training course
Asra tells UNHCR chief she is among 730 refugees to have completed vocational courses out of population of 70,000.
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Stars ask you to stand #WithRefugees
More than 60 stars of film, TV and music have joined refugees, faith leaders and UNHCR to back a petition highlighting the plight of forcibly displaced people.
