Africa: Year End Reflections From Abdouraouf Gnon-Konde, UNHCR's Regional Director for West and Central Africa - Five Recommendations for 2025

Reflecting on my experience over the year, I offer five recommendations for 2025 to guide our collective efforts alongside donors and partners, in protecting and finding solutions… Read more »

Burundi: UNHCR, Governments of Burundi and Tanzania Reaffirm Their Commitment to Supporting Burundian Refugees Voluntary Return and Sustainable Reintegration

The Governments of the Republic of Burundi and the United Republic of Tanzania, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, met this week for the 25th Meeting of the Tripartite Commission… Read more »

Africa: Prioritizing the Rights of Children - a Call to Action On International Migrants Day

A Joint Statement by IOM, Save the Children, UNHCR, and UNICEF Read more »

Tanzania: Bringing Justice to Refugees' Doorstep in Tanzania's Nyarugusu Camp

Access to justice is one of the human rights that allows individuals irrespective of their gender and social status to be treated fairly. For refugees in the camps in Tanzania,… Read more »

Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2024 Market Days - AfDB, UNHCR Convene First Joint Session for Private Sector Investment Opportunities in Africa's Forced Displacement Settings

The African Development Bank and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), convened a high-level meeting of leading private sector investors, business leaders and development partners, to… Read more »

Africa: Strengthen Emergency Preparedness and Response in Africa - UNHCR and Japan Celebrate Success of Ecentre for Africa 2024

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), in partnership with the Government of Japan, has concluded the 2024 eCentre for Africa program, a significant initiative aimed at strengthening local… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Refugee Father and Son Set Off to a New Life After Years in Ethiopia

For over 15 years, 53-year-old Ahmed lived on a strenuous existence in exile but never gave up on hope. Today, he is relieved to resettle with his son to the United States of… Read more »

Djibouti: Refugee Teacher Champions Fight Against GBV By Advocating for Girls to Stay in School in Djibouti

"My hope is that all women and girls, especially refugees, have a better and more promising future." Read more »

Sudan: Twice Displaced - Malaz's Journey of Survival Amid Sudan's Conflict, Ksrelief, UNHCR Step Up Aid

The war in Sudan has now forced over 12 million people to flee their homes, creating one of the world's largest displacement crises. Among them is 23-year-old Malaz Nasr Aldeen… Read more »

South Sudan: Education Offers Refugee Women and Girls in South Sudan a Path to Safety

"I want to show other young girls in my community that, despite escaping violence, they can rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams through education." Read more »

Sudan: UNHCR Scales Up Refugee Registration in Sudan With EU Support, Despite Conflict

In April 2023, Haile was counting the days until his travel to Egypt. All his paperwork - including a travel document issued by the Government of Sudan - was ready. He was bound… Read more »

Southern Africa: Governments Commit to Strengthening Regional Responses for Refugees and Migrants Along Routes in Southern Africa

Officials from SADC Member States join UNHCR and partners to discuss implementation of the "route-based approach" strategy, agree to enhance collaboration Read more »

Kenya: Sport Inspires in Kenya's 'Cradle of Refugee Olympic Team'

Young refugees in Kenya's Kakuma camp are harnessing the power of sports to inspire and provide hope. Read more »

Africa: Business Leaders Convene to Advance Private Sector Investment in Displacement-Affected Areas of Africa

This week, business leaders from across Africa gathered in Nigeria to advance private sector solutions for internally displaced people and other impacted communities. Read more »

Africa: Portuguese-Speaking Countries in Africa Gain Support On International Refugee Law

Partnership aims to strengthen legal capacity and deepen understanding of human rights for refugees and stateless people. Read more »

South Sudan: UNHCR, EU Pledge Continued Support As Thousands of Returning South Sudanese Refugees Receive ID Cards

More than 17,400 former South Sudanese refugees were recently issued with national identity cards, having returned to the country after years in exile. With support from a joint… Read more »

East Africa: UNHCR Leads the Revitalization of a Coordinated Solutions Process for the Somalia Situation in the East Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region and Yemen

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has just concluded a three-day event, hosting partners and Governments from the East and Horn of Africa, Great Lakes Region and Yemen, to review… Read more »

Sudan: 'Devastating Milestone Reached in Sudan, And The World is Not Paying Any Attention'

The continuing bloodshed in Sudan has created the world's worst civilian protection crisis in decades - and the world is not paying any attention. Read more »

South Sudan: UNHCR Provides Crucial Assistance As Thousands of People Arrive in South Sudan Fleeing Conflict in Sudan

Ten years ago, 60-year-old Teresa was forced to flee deadly conflict in her hometown in Malakal town, northeastern South Sudan. Her search for safety for her then three children… Read more »

Central Africa: Central African Refugees Return Home From Cameroon After a Decade in Exile

As the security situation improves in some areas of the Central African Republic, UNHCR has supported more than 12,000 refugees to return home from neighbouring countries this… Read more »

Africa: UNHCR Calls for Renewed Action to End Statelessness As #IBelong Campaign Ends

Dakar, 4 November 2024 - Marking ten years since the launch of the #IBelong Campaign, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, underscores the urgency of eliminating statelessness in West and… Read more »

Sudan: UN Agencies Warn of Spiraling Sudan Crisis As Civilians Face Grave Risks and Famine Threat Grows Amid Access Barriers

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to spiral, with millions of people in desperate need of assistance. The conflict has displaced over 11 million people, both internally… Read more »

Uganda: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Calls for Global Support As More People Flee to Uganda

This statement is attributable to Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, on an official visit to Uganda. Read more »

Kenya: Statelessness Advocate Celebrates Historic Academic Achievement in Kenya

Nosizi Dube is the first ever member of Kenya's Shona community to earn a bachelor's degree. Read more »

South Sudan: Refugee Figures Hit Half a Million Mark As Thousands Arrive, Fleeing Sudan

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced today that South Sudan is now hosting over half a million refugees across 30 locations in the country, mainly in refugee camps in Maban,… Read more »