SAFE space and fresh start for refugee survivors of sexual and gender-based violence

Rohingya Society Malaysia opens a shelter for Rohingya refugee survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and their families in the Klang Valley.

2 Feb 2018

Grandi says South Sudan's leaders must restore peace and hope to 'broken' people

Aid groups appeal for US$1.5 billion for refugees and US$1.7 billion for those in need inside the country in 2018.

2 Feb 2018

UNHCR releases draft outlining a new global refugee deal

'Zero draft' of the global compact on refugees provides the basis for formal talks with UN Member States in Geneva in February.

31 Jan 2018

Grandi praises Uganda's 'model' treatment of refugees, urges regional leaders to make peace

UNHCR chief stresses host communities must also benefit from refugee presence with infrastructure improvements

31 Jan 2018

Agreement For Better Access To Legal Aid For Refugees In Malaysia

UNHCR and Asylum Access signed an agreement to provide asylum-seekers in Malaysia with access to legal representation in their refugee status determination process.

30 Jan 2018

Angelina Jolie says respect for human rights key to Syria peace

On visit to Jordan's Za'atari refugee camp, UNHCR Special Envoy urges international community to find "principled end to this senseless war."

28 Jan 2018

UNHCR searching for heroes who help refugees and displaced

Deadline to nominate for the prestigious Nansen Refugee Award is just days away.

26 Jan 2018

Rohingya say rights guarantees key to Myanmar return

Refugees in Bangladesh camps say there can be no returns without questions of citizenship, rights and restitution being addressed first.

26 Jan 2018

Unprecedented numbers flee as CAR violence surges

Thousands pour across the border into Chad as forced displacement reaches its highest level since the crisis began in 2013.

23 Jan 2018