Intense conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine State has worsened the plight of the Rohingya, a persecuted and stateless Muslim minority, pushing increasing numbers to flee by boat.

New wars, unresolved conflicts and a spike in climate-related disasters resulted in appalling levels of death, destruction ...

Lors d'une visite en Syrie et dans les pays voisins, le Haut Commissaire des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés s'est entretenu avec des familles de retour chez elles et a affirmé qu'un soutien accru est ...

UNHCR is gravely concerned about the safety and security of civilians and internally displaced people (IDPs) in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as conflict further intensifies ...

The IGO is the independent UNHCR authority mandated to follow up on issues pertaining to possible misconduct by persons or entities that have a contractual link to UNHCR. If you wish to report a ...

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The climate crisis is amplifying displacement and making life harder for those already forced to flee. Climate change and displacement are increasingly interconnected. As extreme weather events and ...

Refugees are in extremely vulnerable circumstances, lacking the protection of their own countries and facing immense challenges to their safety and well-being. The 1951 Refugee Convention, ...

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Rebuilding one’s life implies more than having a roof over your head and a safe place to sleep. It means reclaiming control of your future. A powerful way to do so is to work for a living. Through ...

Our vision is a future where all refugees are included in the communities that host them, and where refugees can find meaningful employment. We look forward to a future where refugees are not only ...

Higher education is a priority for UNHCR, as outlined in Education 2030: A Strategy for Refugee Education, forming an integral part of UNHCR’s protection and solutions mandate. Higher education makes ...