World gathering on refugees opens in Geneva after ‘decade of displacement’
A three-day global gathering aimed at transforming the way the world responds to refugee situations starts today in Geneva, Switzerland.
Private sector steps up for refugees as Global Refugee Forum opens in Geneva
More than 30 entities from the private sector – including enterprises, law firms, foundations and many more from the entire world – have announced pledges worth more than 250 million USD at the Global Refugee Forum.
Northern Europe shares its good experiences
As inspiration for the international community, countries and stakeholders are showcasing good practices at the Global Refugee Forum.
UNHCR urges intensified support for displaced Afghans and refugee hosting nations
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
#SolidarityInAction Christmas Calendar
Today’s #SolidarityInAction Calendar surprise: 19th of December: Refugee entrepreneurs create jobs in Rwanda ?18th of December: Turning weeds into energy in Ethiopia. #RefugeeForum is addressing the core theme of #Energy and #Infrastructure today. ? 9th of...
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.
Global Refugee Forum Resources
17-18 December 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland
Families must be granted protection together
Norway, Denmark and Sweden have in recent years tightened the rules and practices for family reunification. This means that families do not get protection together. Press release from NOAS.
UNHCR will host the world’s first Global Refugee Forum
From a wide range of decision-makers and stakeholders to refugees themselves, from all over the world and all over society, will come together to mobilize action for a better refugee response.
Danish emergency funding helps support refugee children in Uganda
Uganda is hosting one of the largest refugee populations in the world, but severe underfunding causes critical gaps in the refugee response and protection.
UNHCR welcomes Latvia’s decision to grant automatic citizenship at birth to children of “non-citizens”
UNHCR welcomes the fact that Latvia’s Parliament has adopted legislative changes that will entitle children born after 1 January 2020 to parents who are considered “non-citizens” under the law to automatic Latvian citizenship at birth.
UNHCR and SIPRI join forces to strengthen analysis and research on forced displacement
By bringing their expertise together, the two organisations aim to bring forward solid peace and conflict analysis with the view to better inform policies and strategic interventions on addressing root causes and supporting initiatives focused on solutions.