


“I’ve never been a ‘sit on the sofa and watch the world go by’ kind of guy”
“I’ve never been a ‘sit on the sofa and watch the world go by’ kind of guy” Long-time supporter James Overton reflects on his latest fitness challenge 13.04.2022 More stories © UNHCR/Maciej Moskwa James Overton has never been a ‘sit on the sofa and watch the world...
UNHCR redoubles its aid inside Ukraine and the region
UNHCR redoubles its aid inside Ukraine and the region This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 08.04.2022 More stories © UNHCR/Maciej...
Cash offers a lifeline to refugees from Ukraine arriving in Poland
Cash offers a lifeline to refugees from Ukraine arriving in Poland Cash assistance is allowing refugees from Ukraine to make their own decisions about what they need most after arriving in Poland and other countries in the region. More stories © UNHCR/Maciej Moskwa...
A month since the start of the war, almost a quarter of Ukraine’s population are displaced
A month since the start of the war, almost a quarter of Ukraine’s population are displaced This is a summary of what was said by Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR’s Representative to Ukraine – to whom quoted text may be attributed – speaking from Lviv...
An update from our CEO: one million refugees flee Ukraine
An update from our CEO: one million refugees flee Ukraine Ukraine: UNHCR colleagues are working around the clock to support all families forced to flee 03.03.22 More stories © UNHCR/Zsolt Balla “In just seven days, one million people have fled Ukraine, uprooted by...
An update from our CEO: the latest on the emergency in Ukraine
An update from our CEO: the latest on the emergency in Ukraine Ukraine: UNHCR is scaling up emergency operations 27.02.22 More stories © UNHCR It is hard to believe just 48 hours have passed since I last updated you. The speed of developments in Ukraine has been...
A message from our CEO: the emergency in Ukraine
A message from our CEO: the emergency in Ukraine Ukraine: UNHCR remains on the ground. 24.02.22 More stories © UNHCR / Victoria Andrievska This is a dark day for Ukraine and the world. The escalation of military action overnight will have a devastating impact on...
Burkina Faso’s heroes honoured for giving shelter to displaced people
Burkina Faso’s heroes honoured for giving shelter to displaced people Amid the world’s fastest-growing displacement crisis, the two community mobilisers based in Burkina Faso helping people fleeing violence have been named UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award regional winners...