Climate change and displacement
Climate change is a threat that will impact people all over the world. Refugees and displaced persons are particularly vulnerable to its effects
Nine years in crisis
As the crisis in Syria enters its ninth year, an estimated 13.5 million need humanitarian assistance — including 6.6 million people who are internally displaced.
Faces of Syria
Behind the numbers are the stories of Syrians whose lives have been affected. Here is a glimpse of the faces behind the numbers and their stories.
UNHCR: After 9 years of tragedy, resilience and solidarity, the world must not forget displaced Syrians
After 9 years of Syria in crisis, the Syrian people continue to experience acute tragedy. Today, Syrians are the largest refugee population in the world.
UN Refugee Agency steps up COVID-19 preparedness, prevention and response measures
UNHCR launches its initial COVID-19 appeal to ensure the world’s response to the COVID-19 crisis encompasses and focuses on all, including those forced to flee their homes.
UNHCR alarmed about worsening conditions for newly displaced in eastern DRC
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is concerned by the worsening situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) eastern Beni Territory
Newly displaced in Syria in urgent need of protection, shelter
UNHCR is deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of civilians in north-west Syria. The humanitarian crisis is becoming increasingly desperate
UNHCR flies in relief for Somalis cut off by flooding
Monday’s delivery of humanitarian supplies will be the first of many to support Somalia, which has experienced its worst flooding in years.
Surviving devastation: The aftermath of Cyclones Idai and Kenneth
On March 14, 2019, Cyclone Idai’s landfall in Mozambique wreaked havoc with strong winds and flood waters covering more than 3,000 square kilometres.
UNHCR urges Europe to allow 507 rescued passengers to disembark
UNHCR is calling on European governments to allow the disembarkation of 507 people recently rescued on the Mediterranean who remain stranded at sea.