News Releases
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Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Bin Thani Al-Thani appointed UNHCR Eminent Advocate
9 Oct 2019
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UNHCR and AFAD agree emergency preparedness and response cooperation
8 Oct 2019
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UNHCR aids thousands of Congolese refugees returning home from Angola
8 Oct 2019
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UN High Commissioner for Refugees warns of risks to the fight against statelessness
7 Oct 2019
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News comment by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on anniversary of Lampedusa shipwreck
3 Oct 2019
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UNHCR urges more support to boost refugee access to tertiary education
3 Oct 2019
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UN Refugee Chief in Mexico hears stories of hope and despair from Central American refugees, calls for more support for refugee response
2 Oct 2019
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Kyrgyz human rights lawyer wins UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award
2 Oct 2019
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Greece must act to end dangerous overcrowding in island reception centres, EU support crucial
1 Oct 2019