World Refugee Day Statement
On June 20, World Refugee Day, we honour the resilience and courage of more than 65 million people who have been forced to flee war, persecution and violence.
Funding gap spells uncertainty for desperate Syrian refugees
Shortfall of more than US$1 billion for 2017 threatens vital UNHCR assistance for 60,000 vulnerable families in Jordan and Lebanon.
Yusra Mardini appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Yusra Mardini appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.
Civilians living in “penury and panic” as Mosul battle rages
Up to 100,000 civilians trapped in West Mosul are being used as human shields by ISIS militants and are suffering from lack of food, water and fuel.
More than one million children have fled escalating violence in South Sudan
More than one million children have now fled South Sudan where escalating conflict is ravaging the country, UNICEF and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced today.
Lack of documentation poses extra risk to displaced Syrians
Six years of war have left hundreds of thousands of displaced Syrians without valid documentation, compromising their freedom of movement and access to basic services.
UN Refugee Agency chief seeks to deepen cooperation with China
China can play a key role in steering development efforts to help resolve refugee crises, said the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, as he concluded his first official visit to Beijing today.
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Refugee crisis in South Sudan now world’s fastest growing
Uganda and regional states are overwhelmed and in critical need of help.