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Syria: UNHCR comment on asylum processing suspension and returns
As events have just unfolded over the past few days, the situation is rapidly changing and displacement dynamics continue both within the country and across borders, in a context that has produced one of the world’s largest displacement situations. Amid the fluidity of the current situation, individual circumstances will vary, including the drivers of displacement. While thousands have already returned, hundreds of thousands of others are fleeing for their lives inside the country. Both need protection and support.
UNHCR raises alarm on surge of new arrivals in South Sudan
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is alarmed by the recent surge of people arriving in South Sudan in need of protection and assistance, with tens of thousands of people fleeing fresh violence in border areas of Sudan. More than 20,000 Sudanese from border villages crossed into South Sudan last week – tripling the number of daily arrivals compared to previous weeks.
Statement on Syria by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi
Syria is at a crossroads – between peace and war, stability and lawlessness, reconstruction or further ruin. After 14 years of conflict, recent developments bring hope that the suffering of the Syrian people may finally end, and that the world’s largest forced displacement crisis can move towards just solutions.
A new strategy to support stabilization and integration of refugees and migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean
Over 4.5 million migrants and refugees* from Venezuela have obtained regular status in 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean since 2019, it was announced today. This was achieved thanks to the proactive measures taken by host governments within their legal frameworks, and financial support from the international community, enabling them to access documentation, regularization mechanisms and recognition of refugee status.
UNHCR receives record level of early funding to support refugees and displaced people as emergencies escalate
Donor governments pledged a record US$ 1.143 billion today to provide protection, life-saving assistance and solutions to millions of people uprooted by the increasing number of conflicts across the world, showing their support for the work of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its partners in 2025. Along with a commitment of $355 million from UNHCR’s private sector National Partners, the total amount announced is $1.5 billion, covering 15 per cent of anticipated needs for the year.
UNHCR warns of devastating spike in risk of gender-based violence for women and girls forced to flee
Across the world, more than 60 million women and girls who are forcibly displaced or stateless face high risks of gender-based violence. While gender-based violence remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations worldwide, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warns that the risks are heightened for women and girls experiencing situations of conflict, or who have been forced to flee their homes.
UNHCR: CAR refugee returns are happening; more assistance needed to sustain trend
As the Central African Republic (CAR) continues moving toward recovery from a protracted crisis, there has been a modest but important return of refugees to the country, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is urging the international community to intensify its support to ensure the trend is sustained.
UNHCR: Lebanon-Syria humanitarian and displacement crisis continues to deepen
he past few weeks have been the deadliest and most devastating for Lebanon and its people in decades, with Israel dramatically intensifying its airstrikes and ground incursions, deepening the humanitarian catastrophe for civilians.
UN agencies and Ethiopian government launch Durable Solutions Strategy for internal displacement
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have joined forces to warn that internal displacement, driven by conflict and climate shocks, is reversing decades of poverty reduction in Ethiopia, and to say humanitarian aid is not enough.
“Refugees for Climate Action” network launched at COP29 to champion displaced communities fighting climate change
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, unveiled today the “Refugees for Climate Action” network, an initiative designed to amplify the voices of displaced communities in the global climate debate.
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