July 28
Africa: To Mark 75 Years of the Refugee Convention, 75 Global Voices Unite With UNHCR to Launch 'The Promise'
The Promise is a public statement of solidarity, bringing together prominent figures from across society to reaffirm support for refugees and the right to seek safety.Launched on… Read more »
July 24
Africa: UNHCR - 75 Years On, the Refugee Convention Remains a Lifeline for Millions
Seventy-five years after the Refugee Convention was opened for signature on 28 July 1951, it remains the foundation of the international refugee protection system and one of the… Read more »
June 21
Ethiopia: UNHCR Chief Hails Refugee Courage and Ethiopia's Inclusion On World Refugee Day
In Ethiopia's Ura refugee settlement, High Commissioner Barham Salih urges greater support for inclusive policies that enable refugees to rebuild their lives alongside hosts. Read more »
June 19
Congo-Kinshasa: UNHCR Warns Ebola Outbreak Threatens Displaced Communities in DR Congo and Beyond
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned by the accelerating spread of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the growing… Read more »
June 11
Africa: With 7 in 10 Refugees Living in Long-Term Displacement, UNHCR Chief Calls for Renewed Push for Solutions
Barham Salih, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, launched the agency's flagship Global Trends Report today, which reveals global forced displacement has decreased for the first… Read more »
June 05
South Sudan: Renewed Insecurity and Rising Displacement in South Sudan's Jonglei Put Thousands At Grave Risk, UNHCR Warns
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning that a grave protection crisis is unfolding in South Sudan's eastern Jonglei State, where months of fighting and insecurity have forced… Read more »
June 04
Africa: UNHCR - Refugees in Eastern and Southern Africa Remain in Exile for Nearly 16 Years
Refugees in Eastern and Southern Africa remain in exile for a median period of almost 16 years, according to new analysis by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, underscoring the urgent… Read more »
April 14
Egypt: Funding Cuts Push Refugee Families in Egypt to the Brink
Critical underfunding has forced UNHCR to withdraw financial aid from thousands of vulnerable refugee families, with more due to be cut off this month unless urgent funding… Read more »
April 10
Sudan: Three Years On, War-Weary Sudanese Remain On the Move
As the crisis in Sudan moves into its fourth year, fighting still rages in large parts of the country, causing new displacement and extending the daily tragedy for millions of… Read more »
March 24
Congo-Kinshasa: Urgent Support Needed As 33,000 Congolese Refugees Return Home From Burundi in a Month
More than 33,000 Congolese refugees have spontaneously returned from Burundi to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within a month, following the reopening of the… Read more »
November 10, 2015
Niger: Number of Malian Refugees in Niger Reaches New High
The number of Malian refugees in Niger has reached its highest level since conflict erupted there in 2012, with thousands fleeing eastern Mali in recent weeks despite the signing… Read more »
October 19, 2012
Ethiopia: Number of Somali Refugees in Eastern Ethiopia Swells to 170,000
The number of Somali refugees in a series of camps in an arid, harsh area of south-eastern Ethiopia has passed the 170,000 mark, making Dollo Ado the world's second largest refugee… Read more »
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