GENEVA – Uganda is welcoming increasing numbers of Sudanese arrivals – over 33,000 people, 19,000 of whom have arrived in Kampala since the start of 2024 – seeking safety from a war that has raged for ...

Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are reflecting on the struggle faced by people who are forced to flee persecution, ...

Find information and helpful services for refugees, asylum-seekers and stateless persons, read more about your rights and duties, and view the frequently asked questions on the Help page: The region ...

The UNHCR reports to the UN General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The General Assembly appoints the UNHCR High Commissioner, a position currently held by Filippo Grandi. The ...

Winter relief items like clothing, thermal blankets and heating appliances as well as general relief items are in high demand for the coming months and will fill urgent gaps of families in need. Cash ...

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Yao Chen has worked with UNHCR since 2010. Started working as UNHCR’s Honorary Patron in China, she visited urban Somali, Sudanese and Palestinian refugees from in and around the Philippines capital, ...

This guide provides practical and user-friendly information on the education framework and application process for various school bands in Hong Kong. Drafted by Mayer Brown following open source ...

Their lives have not gotten any easier over the years; on the contrary, with the devastating impact of COVID-19, 2021 could prove to be the most difficult year for them so far. A lot of the past ...

SGBV refers to any act that is perpetrated against a person’s will and is based on gender norms and unequal power relationships. It encompasses threats of violence and coercion. It can be physical, ...

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