Africa: Maimouna Ba Awarded 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for Africa

Maimouna Ba, a tireless advocate for forcibly displaced women and children in Burkina Faso, has been named the 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award's Regional Winner for Africa. The… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Japan, UNHCR, and JICA Strengthen Support for Internally Displaced Persons in Burkina Faso Through Biometric Data Registration Project

A historic partnership between the Government of Japan, UNHCR, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was sealed this week with the signing of the project "Support… Read more »

Tanzania: New Project Launches to Support Burundian Refugees in Tanzania and Burundi

The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Government of the Republic of Burundi, the European Union (EU), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in… Read more »

Sudan: UNHCR, Unicef and WFP Representatives in Sudan Visit Brussels to Raise the Alarm and Call for More EU Support to Tackle Escalating Crisis

Brussels- Country representatives of UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP in Sudan sounded the alarm and urged the EU to step up efforts to help those affected by one of the world's worst, and… Read more »

Sudan: UNHCR Statement On Content Showing Misuse of Branded Relief Items in Sudan

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is aware of images circulating on various social media platforms which show a misuse of a UNHCR-branded tarpaulin in Sudan by military actors. While… Read more »

Africa: How Is the Mpox Outbreak Impacting Refugees and Displaced People?

A recent surge in mpox cases in Africa has raised concerns about its potentially devastating impact on displaced people living in crowded camps. Find out how UNHCR is working with… Read more »

Togo: Solidarity and Inclusion in the Savanes Region of Togo - Refugee Women and Host Communities Join Forces for Economic Empowerment

Togo is receiving an increasing number of displaced people from Burkina Faso. According to a government census conducted in December 2023, the country is now hosting over 37,000… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia and UNHCR Partner to Provide Shelter for Sudanese Refugees

Ethiopia's Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have established a new site for people who have fled the devastating war in Sudan. The new site,… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda, AU, and UNHCR Extend Agreement to Evacuate Refugees from Libya

Addis Ababa- The Government of the Republic of Rwanda, the African Union Commission, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on 22nd August 2024 signed the Second Addendum to the… Read more »

Africa: UNHCR Partners With Japan to Strengthen Emergency Response of Local Partners in the African Francophone Countries

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) hosted a workshop in Dakar focused on strengthening the emergency preparedness and response capacities of local humanitarian actors in francophone… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Launches Its 'Climate Action' Pledge to Plant 100 Million Trees Around Refugee Hosting Areas to Counter Deforestation

To mark the launch of Ethiopia's 2023 Global Refugee Forum's "Climate Action" pledge, Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Ato Temesgen Tiruneh, Line Ministries, Government… Read more »

Sudan: Rainy Season Ushers in Severe Floods, Worsens Plight for Thousands Displaced By War

As heavy seasonal rains kick in across Sudan, refugees and internally displaced people continue to bear the brunt of an incredibly dire humanitarian situation after more than a… Read more »

Sudan: Resilient Sudanese Refugee Rebuilds Shattered Lives in Chad

Fleeing the horrors of conflict in Tandalti, northwest of El Geneina, Marka and her seven children walked for hours under the torching sun to find safety in Chad. Amidst the chaos… Read more »

Ethiopia: Government of Ethiopia, UNHCR to Relocate Sudanese Refugees to a New Site in Amhara Region

The Government of Ethiopia's Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, will relocate Sudanese refugees to a new site in the Amhara region. Read more »

Sudan: As Sudan's Conflict Enters a Second Year, Hundreds Flee South Daily

An average of 1,600 people every day cross the border into South Sudan to escape the conflict in Sudan, threatening to overwhelm the small transit centres where they first arrive. Read more »

Sudan: Sudanese Refugee Lawyers Empowering Communities in Chad

UNHCR-APLFT partnership supports skilled Sudanese refugees with legal backgrounds to provide vital legal assistance, raise community awareness about Chadian laws and customs,… Read more »

Sudan: A Tale of Resilience - Hachim and Ayad's Journey From Sudan to Farchana in Chad

Five years ago, in the university halls, Hachim, a 28-year-old mathematics and physics student, met Ayad, a 21-year-old agriculture student. Their bond quickly blossomed into love,… Read more »

Tanzania: Resettlement Brings Renewed Hope for Congolese Refugee Family in Tanzania

After 28 years in Tanzania's Nyarugusu refugee camp, Ekyamba Alonda, 49, his wife Yohali and ten children, stand on the brink of resettlement to the United States of America,… Read more »

Zambia: UNHCR Operations Chief Observes Refugee Day and Kicks Off Inclusive Development and Solutions Dialogue

Mr Raouf Mazou, the Assistant High Commissioner for Operations at UNHCR, has commended Zambia for its steadfast commitment to a progressive model for refugee protection and… Read more »

Kenya: University of Nairobi and UNHCR Launch Refugee Resource Centre, to Foster Research and Policy Changes On Forced Displacement

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Filippo Grandi, and Prof. Stephen Kiama Gitahi, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, officially inaugurated the… Read more »

Sudan: UNHCR's Grandi Warns Sudan Carnage Will Force Millions More to Flee

On his second visit to Sudan since the outbreak of war last year, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi warned today that without concerted peace efforts, many more… Read more »

Africa: Host Communities Embrace and Support Forcibly Displaced People Across West and Central Africa

In West and Central Africa, host communities are offering invaluable support to forcibly displaced people, sharing food and shelter despite their own difficulties. This solidarity… Read more »

Africa: Abala's Sustainable Market Garden - Refugees, Internally Displaced People, and Host Community Members Grow Opportunities and Close-Knit Ties

In Abala, Niger, an eight-hectare market garden thrives despite the arid landscape. Refugees, internally displaced people, and local community members work together to cultivate… Read more »

Rwanda: UNHCR Response to Media Inquiries Related to the UK-Rwanda Asylum Partnership

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has repeatedly commended Rwanda for generously hosting thousands of refugees and for its commitment to receive, on a temporary basis, asylum-seekers… Read more »

Chad: Empowering Refugees in Chad's Kerfi Settlement Through Thriving Beekeeping

Amidst the arid landscape, under the shade of acacia and mango trees, a sense of hope blossoms. It's not just the sound of bees at work; it's the promise of a brighter future for… Read more »