1 per cent of humanity displaced: UNHCR Global Trends report
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is today appealing to countries worldwide to do far more to find homes for millions of refugees and others displaced by conflict, persecution or events seriously disturbing public order.
Sony provides the first major corporate contribution to UNHCR’s COVID-19 appeal
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Sony Corporation’s announcement of establishing “Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19”, through which a US$3 million contribution will be made to help protect refugees from the threat of this pandemic. This...
Helping Families Fleeing Climate Disasters
Extreme weather events like droughts, floods and cyclones are becoming more frequent and intense. These disasters overlap with conflict in many parts of the world, affecting those with the least resources. UNHCR recognises that the consequences of climate change are...
UN humanitarian leaders highlight urgent need to sustain support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Joint UNHCR/IOM/OCHA Press Release
Refugees offer medical experience to help tackle coronavirus crisis in France
Doctors from Libya and Somalia are among refugee medics joining the battle to fight COVID-19 and save lives.
With You Newsletter 2020 Issue 1: Message from Representative of China
I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. As you work diligently to protect and keep yourself and your family safe amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, I know it is a challenging time for everyone. However, I believe these are invaluable moments for...
‘If COVID-19 arrives in the camp, it will be devastating’
Rohingya refugee Saidul Hoque describes how life in the refugee settlements in Cox’s Bazar has changed since a lockdown started to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
UNHCR’s global approach to COVID-19: Saving lives and preventing spread
UNHCR has issued a global emergency appeal for urgent funding to provide life-saving interventions to protect refugees and displaced people from COVID-19, including: procuring hygiene items, medical supplies and personal protective equipment; establishing emergency...
Q&A: Access to health services is key to halting COVID-19 and saving refugee lives
UNHCR’s leading public health expert says prevention and inclusion must be at the heart of the response for displaced people, especially in areas with weak health services.
By Jonathan Clayton in Geneva | 27 March 2020 | Español | Français | عربي