Six people died each day crossing Mediterranean in 2018 – UNHCR report
The latest ‘Desperate Journeys’ report, released today by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, says six lives were lost on average every day.
UNHCR appeals for urgent action as new Mediterranean mid-winter deaths reported
UNHCR is watching the situation on the Mediterranean and believes it has become urgent for States to take action to reassert effective rescue capacity.
UNHCR Statement on Canada’s resettlement of Saudi national Rahaf al-Qunun
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency welcomes the expected arrival in Canada of Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun and the decision of the Canadian Government to provide international protection and a long-term solution for her there as ...
New Initiative to Sponsor 100 Syrian BVOR Refugees
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
UNHCR statement on Rahaf Mohammed Al-qunun at Bangkok airport
UNHCR has been following developments closely and have released this statement on the situation regarding Rahaf Mohammed Al-qunun.
Thousands of asylum-seekers moved off Greek islands
UNHCR helps the Greek government move vulnerable asylum-seekers from reception centres on the Aegean Islands to shelter on the mainland.
Deaf refugee choir warms hearts at Christmas
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
Syrian family among millions relying on aid to survive winter
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
UNHCR statement on US-Mexico announcement on new asylum protocols
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has seen the announcements by the US and Mexican Governments on new asylum protocols and issues this statement.
Cash assistance helps refugee families brave harsh winter weather
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.