July 11
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 »
July 08
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 »
June 28
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 »
June 26
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 »
June 24
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 »
June 19
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 »
June 18
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 »
June 12
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 »
June 06
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 »
May 28
Chad: Funding Shortfalls Leave Tens of Thousands of Sudanese Fleeing Conflict Stranded At Border Entry Points in Chad As the First Rains Arrive
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, urges partners to provide immediate support to nearly 185,000 Sudanese who have crossed the border into Chad and continue to await relocation from… Read more »
Sudan: UNHCR Concerned About the Situation of a Group of Sudanese Refugees in Amhara Region - Looking for a Solution to Avoid Further Worsening
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is very worried about a group of Sudanese refugees who have now been staying by the side of a road near the Awlala refugee site for more than three… Read more »
May 27
Africa: UNHCR Welcomes Commitments At ID4Africa 2024 On Digital Identity Gains for Displaced People in Africa
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomed on Friday commitments made by various African countries to integrate refugees and stateless people into their national identification systems… Read more »
May 24
Ethiopia: Inclusion in Ethiopia's ID System Opens New Doors for Refugees
A landmark digital identity initiative in Ethiopia integrates refugees and asylum-seekers into the country's national systems, providing hope along with access to national… Read more »
May 22
Tanzania: UNHCR Statement On Voluntary Returns From Tanzania to Burundi
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is very concerned over news articles circulating recently in national media in Tanzania regarding returns of Burundian refugees. Read more »
May 20
East Africa: Five Things to Know About the Catastrophic Flooding in the East and Horn of Africa
Torrential rains across the East and Horn of Africa have claimed hundreds of lives and washed away homes, uprooting thousands of people including refugees and other previously… Read more »
May 17
South Sudan: Uganda's Open-Door Policy for Refugees Strained By Arrivals From Sudan, DRC, and South Sudan
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… Read more »
May 15
Africa: UNHCR Launches New Learning Platform to Boost Emergency Preparedness and Response in Africa
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has launched a new learning platform that seeks to strengthen the capacities of local humanitarian actors to prepare for and respond to humanitarian… Read more »
May 10
Southern Africa: UNHCR's Regional Director for Southern Africa Commends Zambia's Efforts to Continue to Promote Inclusion of Refugees Into National Systems
The UN Refugee Agency's Regional Director for Southern Africa, Ms. Chansa Kapaya, wrapped up her 3-day official visit to Zambia on 8 May by applauding the country's commitments to… Read more »
May 06
Ethiopia: UNHCR Statement On the Protests By Refugees From Awlala and Kumer Refugee Sites in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia
On 01 May 2024, close to 1,000 refugees, mainly from Sudan, walked out in protest from Awlala Refugee site in North Gondar Zone, Amhara region towards the Metema-Gondar highway… Read more »
May 01
Chad: Sudanese Refugee Children Continue Pursuing Their Dreams in Farchana Refugee Settlement in Chad
Over 1,300 Sudanese uprooted children cling to their dreams through education. The Al Tadamoun primary school stands as a testament to their resilience, offering a beacon of hope… Read more »
April 29
Africa: Education Above All Foundation and UNHCR Partner to Enrol More Out-of-School, Refugee Children
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and global development organization Education Above All (EAA) Foundation have signed a new, five-year agreement aimed at addressing the global… Read more »
April 24
Africa: UNHCR Launches Fund to Shield Refugees and Other Displaced People From Climate Shocks
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched the UNHCR Climate Resilience Fund, seeking to boost the protection of refugees and displaced communities who are most threatened by… Read more »
April 22
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Refugee Turns Plastic Waste Into a Profitable Business
Raphael Basemi's recycling business is providing jobs for other refugees and the host community and helping preserve the environment in Kenya's Kakuma camp. Read more »
April 15
Ethiopia: Funding Crisis Threatens Aid for Nearly 1 Million Refugees in Ethiopia
On 20 March, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Ethiopia, the Government of Ethiopia's Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) and over 130 partners, including UN agencies, government… Read more »
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