UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a lifeline for people displaced by violence, conflict and persecution—helping them survive, recover and build a better future.
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What We Do
Core relief items from UNHCR can be released within 48 hours for around 600,000 refugees and people affected by conflict in simultaneous emergencies
Where We Work
UNHCR provides essential services to refugees in 134 countries, in 470 locations
Who We Help
million men, women and children displaced by violence, conflict and prosecution worldwide
Latest News
Suicides on the rise among South Sudanese refugees in Uganda
The number of suicides and suicide attempts among South Sudanese refugees living in settlements in Uganda more than doubled in 2019
UNHCR seeks support for refugees and hosts in Ethiopia
UNHCR and partners are appealing for robust international support for refugee operations in Ethiopia with the launch of a funding appeal for US$658 million