IPC to create and support a Refugee Paralympic Team at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Joint IPC/UNHCR Press Release
28 Oct 2020
Refugee Olympian Yiech Pur Biel named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
4 Aug 2020
Global forced displacement vastly more widespread in 2019
UNHCR's annual Global Trends report finds more people are fleeing war, conflict and persecution worldwide. For many, rebuilding their lives remains out of reach.
18 Jun 2020
Olympic Refuge Foundation: Sport can offer hope to displaced communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Joint IOC/UNHCR press release
19 May 2020
Refugee pushes through pain to make history in Tokyo Marathon
Despite battling cramp and fatigue, first ever refugee athlete to compete as an elite runner in the Tokyo Marathon crosses the finish line to win hearts and minds.
1 Mar 2020
Refugee athlete takes part in Tokyo Marathon 2020
14 Feb 2020
UN Refugee Agency honoured with Olympic Cup for sporting contribution
10 Jan 2020
Sporting world pledge support for refugees, ahead of next week's Global Refugee Forum
Over 80 organizations join UNHCR and the International Olympic Committee to help young refugees discover their potential through sports.
10 Dec 2019
Global forced displacement tops 70 million
UN Refugee Chief calls for 'redoubled' solidarity as annual Global Trends report shows displacement doubled in 20 years.
19 Jun 2019