Kenya marks World Refugee Day 2017
“We honour the resilience and courage of more than 65 million people who have been forced to flee war, persecution and violence. But it’s also a moment to recognise those communities and people around the world who receive refugees and the internally displaced in their midst, offering them a safe place, and welcoming them in their schools, their workplaces and their societies.”
The FC Barcelona Foundation and UNHCR Launch Campaign in Support of Refugee Children
“The love of sport brings people together in a unique way. The passion and acceptance that comes from playing and supporting teams can dissolve differences. I hope this strengthened relationship with the FC Barcelona Foundation, will pave the way for a significant improvement of the lives of millions of refugee children and bring communities together,” said Grandi.
UNHCR Brings Services Closer to Refugees Through Innovation
The toll free number, 0800720063, is expected to improve Individual Case Management (ICM), identify and fast-track vulnerable cases, reduce costs associated with accessing UNHCR such as transport and the time spent trying to gain access to UNHCR services.
UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie in Nairobi, appeals for child refugees
Over half of all refugees and displaced people worldwide are women and children. How we treat them is a measure of our humanity as nations. On World Refugee day my only ask is that people consider the pain and suffering of young girls like these.
Heavy Floods Hit Dadaab Refugee Camp
In the long term, UNHCR intends to construct dykes across flooding areas to prevent water from reaching the camps.
More than one million children have fled escalating violence in South Sudan
More than 75,000 refugee children in Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan and DRC have crossed South Sudan’s borders either unaccompanied or separated from their families.
Japan Ambassador to Kenya visits Dadaab to Support the Refugee Youth
Dadaab Refugee Camps have a total of 264 senior and junior youth teams engaged in various sports ranging from football, volleyball and athletics.