News Releases
Statement on passing of Professor Gil Loescher
30 Apr 2020
UNHCR warns of looming humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, amidst ongoing fighting and coronavirus threat
30 Apr 2020
Despite pandemic restrictions, people fleeing violence and persecution continue to seek asylum in Mexico
28 Apr 2020
UNHCR: Shortfall threatens critical aid for nearly one million displaced Yemenis and refugees
28 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: UNHCR offers practical recommendations in support of European countries to ensure access to asylum and safe reception
27 Apr 2020
Refugee health workers step up for coronavirus response in Latin America
24 Apr 2020
UN refugee chief calls for solidarity during Ramadan
As holy month begins amid the coronavirus pandemic, Filippo Grandi asks us to remember almost 70 million people forcibly uprooted from their homes.
23 Apr 2020
News comment on maritime movements of refugees and asylum-seekers, from the UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific
This news comment is attributable Indrika Ratwatte, Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific.
23 Apr 2020
UNHCR calls on warring parties to protect civilians in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions
23 Apr 2020