Press releases and news comments
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UNHCR appeals for protection of Rohingya currently trapped on Myanmar-Bangladesh border
5 Mar 2018 -
UN chiefs call for stepped-up support for vulnerable Syrians, refugees and host communities, amid escalating violence inside Syria
23 Feb 2018 Joint press release by UNHCR, UNDP and OCHA -
UNHCR calls for calm and restraint after Rwanda refugee camp protests
22 Feb 2018 -
UNHCR welcomes renewed commitment to protect refugees by Latin American and Caribbean states at key meeting
22 Feb 2018 -
UNHCR steps up support for Uganda's refugee programme
20 Feb 2018 -
Hungary: UNHCR dismayed over further border restrictions and draft law targeting NGOs working with asylum-seekers and refugees
16 Feb 2018 UNHCR calls on the Government of Hungary to withdraw a proposed bill that would deprive refugees of vital support from NGOs and civil society. -
News comment: Death of former UN High Commissioner for Refugees Ruud Lubbers
15 Feb 2018 -
Massive data gaps leave refugee, migrant and displaced children in danger and without access to basic services
15 Feb 2018 -
Over 1,000 refugees evacuated out of Libya by UNHCR
15 Feb 2018