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Novo Nordisk Foundation and Grundfos Foundation partner with UNHCR to strengthen inclusive health care for refugees and host communities in Kenya
The two Danish foundations commit $9 million to support the transition to an inclusive health system in Turkana County in Kenya, as part of a new Danish public-private alliance that sets the stage for the opening of the Global Refugee Forum 2023.
Global Refugee Forum offers hope, and promise of action, at end of a troubling year
At the end of a devastating year marked by new, resurgent and unending refugee situations, it can feel like we are on a precipice.
IOM, UNHCR call for stronger response in the Americas as half a million people cross the Darien jungle
As the number of refugees and migrants crossing the Darien jungle this year reaches an unprecedented 500,000 – more than double the crossings last year – IOM and the UNHCR warned today of a deepening humanitarian emergency in the Americas and called for a comprehensive regional approach founded on cooperation and solidarity.
IOM, UNHCR, partners seek $1.59bn for refugees, migrants from Venezuela and host communities
The Regional Inter-Agency Coordination Platform for Refugees and Migrants from Venezuela (R4V), co-led by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), announced partners will need at least $1.59 billion to support 3 million refugees and migrants from Venezuela and their host communities in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024.
UN and regional human rights experts launch platform to coordinate advocacy on rights of refugees and asylum-seekers
A group of UN and regional independent human rights experts today launched the Platform of Independent Experts on Refugee Rights (PIERR), to better coordinate joint advocacy initiatives that will enhance the protection and promotion of human rights of refugees and asylum-seekers.
UNHCR calls for urgent global action at COP28, highlighting climate change’s impact on the displacement crisis
UNHCR is calling for immediate and collective action to confront the unparalleled impact of climate change and its profound effects on displaced populations and their host communities at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.
As winter sets in, UNHCR calls for sustained support for humanitarian and recovery needs in Ukraine
As the second winter sets in since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, UNHCR is calling for sustained support for Ukrainian civilians severely affected by the war.
Former refugee wins global Nansen award for championing education for displaced children
UNHCR announced today that Abdullahi Mire – a former refugee and journalist who has championed the right to education while putting 100,000 books in the hands of refugee children in Kenya – will be the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award’s 2023 global laureate.
UNHCR and UNICEF express grave concern over the humanitarian toll on civilians in eastern DR Congo
UNHCR and UNICEF are greatly alarmed by the escalating crisis unfolding once again in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
UNHCR concerned at adverse effects of Pakistan orders for undocumented foreigners to leave
UNHCR is raising concerns over Pakistan’s announcement for undocumented foreigners to leave, as the orders have adversely affected Afghan nationals including registered refugees and others with valid documents.
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