News Releases
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UNHCR warns of mounting violence against women and girls in eastern DRC
Distressing trends are unfolding in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where resurgent violence between non-state armed groups and government forces has reverberated across the provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri.
FIFA and UNHCR formalize relations with landmark MoU signing
Football’s global governing body FIFA and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further develop their long-standing working relationship.
ILO and UNHCR commit to decent work for refugees, displaced people and host communities
The Joint Action Plan (2023-2025), a result of six interagency regional consultations, sets the priorities for advancing an inclusive world of work in forced displacement contexts.
Ukraine – UN Refugee Agency update on solutions and challenges to return and recovery amid ongoing war
UNHCR published a new Position on Voluntary Returns to Ukraine. While returning to one’s own country is a fundamental right, UNHCR is not actively promoting returns to Ukraine due to the ongoing international armed conflict. Any personal decision by refugees to return home must be well-informed and fully voluntary.
After 28 refugee deaths in Khartoum, UNHCR urges Sudan’s warring parties to allow safe passage for civilians
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned by continued reports of civilians in Sudan, including both internally displaced populations and refugees caught up in the ongoing conflict, becoming indiscriminate casualties of the fighting and being prevented from seeking safety.
UNHCR and IKEA Foundation announce new commitment to reduce emissions in refugee operations
IKEA Foundation commits to accelerate UNHCR’s transition from diesel to solar energy in its offices globally.
UNHCR-OECD study: 2 million displaced people granted entry permits over a decade to rebuild lives
A new report released today shows that more than 2 million people displaced by conflict and crises received entry permits granted by 37 OECD countries and Brazil between 2010 and 2021.
These permits have offered a vital lifeline for refugees, allowing them to reunite with their families, pursue education and work opportunities and be nominated for sponsorship support.
News Comment: UNHCR welcomes UK Court of Appeal judgment on transfer of asylum-seekers from the UK to Rwanda
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the judgment of the UK Court of Appeal issued today with regard to the proposed transfer of asylum-seekers from the UK to Rwanda.
News Comment by UNHCR’s EU Representative on launch of Spanish Presidency of the European Union
As Spain prepares to take over the Presidency of the European Union (EU), UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is hopeful that it will build on the achievements of the outgoing Swedish Presidency in advancing the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. This is vital to break years of deadlock on EU asylum matters that – the Ukraine refugee response aside – has put lives and rights in danger, with a dark shadow over the EU’s approach to asylum.
Finland wins second UNITY EURO CUP highlighting inclusionary power of sport
Finland won the second edition of the UNITY EURO CUP today in Frankfurt, showcasing the unique power of sport in bringing diverse people, including refugees, together.
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