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UNHCR staff enter the ancient city of Aleppo, a World Heritage Site since 1986.
UNHCR first visit to the ancient parts of the war torn city of Aleppo
Dec 22,2016 | News and Events
For the first time since the battle for Aleppo erupted in 2012, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has been able to enter the old city of Aleppo. The scale of the destruction to infrastructure and historic... Read More
Single mother Manee, left, holds up a copy of her newly acquired Thai National ID Card, accompanied by her daughter, right, in Chiang Rai, Thailand. © UNHCR Thailand
Overcoming statelessness in Thailand one case at a time
Nov 25,2016 | News and Events
More than 23,000 stateless people have been granted Thai nationality in the last four years as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to end statelessness by 2024. By: Nantanee Jedsadachaiyut and Nadia... Read More
UNHCR lauds the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand among ASEAN States to address statelessness
Nov 18,2016 | News and Events
Jakarta, Indonesia 14 November 2016 The UN Refugee Agency has welcomed the progress made by the Governments of Indonesia and the Philippines to confirm the nationality of nearly 3,000 people of Indone... Read More
UNHCR continues dialogue on humanitarianism in Buddhism with Venerable V. Vajiramedhi
Nov 12,2016 | News and Events
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today continues a special discussion series on the important role of faith in providing international protection for refugees at a time of rec... Read More
Education for refugee children focus of new H&M Foundation campaign
Nov 3,2016 | News and Events
STOCKHOLM, 3 November 2016 – Refugee children will benefit from school supplies under a global campaign launched today by non-profit H&M Foundation in support of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency... Read More
At the Mae Sot-Myawaddy border crossing, UNHCR staff based in Thailand say emotional goodbyes to the refugees returning to Myanmar after decades in exile. © UNHCR/Vivian Tan
Myanmar refugees pave the way home in pilot return
Nov 1,2016 | News and Events
After decades in exile, 71 refugees have returned from Thailand to Myanmar, feeling both joy and trepidation about their future. By: Vivian Tan   |  28 October 2016   Read More
NAMJAI FOR REFUGEES Campaign Wins Asia Pacific Communication Award 2016
Oct 28,2016 | News and Events
UNHCR Thailand won the Asia Pacific Communication Award 2016 in the category “Campaign by Non-Profit Organizations” for its NAMJAI FOR REFUGEES campaign. The announcement was made yesterda... Read More
The first voluntary returns of Myanmar refugees from Thailand
Oct 27,2016 | News and Events
The first voluntary returns of Myanmar refugees from Thailand took place this week, an initiative that was being supported by the governments of the two countries. An initial number of 71 refugees had... Read More
UNHCR is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Oct 14,2016 | News and Events
13 October 2016   Read More
Behind the inspiration of special song from Kong-Van
Oct 12,2016 | News and Events
The Beginning It started when Kong invited me to join UNHCR’s NAMJAI FOR REFUGEES campaign. I said “Yes” right away as a Thai I believe in helping others. I decided to visitMae La re... Read More
UNHCR welcomes Security Council recommendation of former UN High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres as Secretary General
Oct 8,2016 | News and Events
Geneva, 6 October 2016 Read More