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Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, as we pause to express solidarity with refugees in our communities and around the world, let us acknowledge and admire the drive, determination, and contributions made by people forced to flee, says UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.
Forced displacement hit new high in 2020 despite fewer routes to safety
The number of people forced to flee their homes reached a new peak last year, as COVID-19 failed to prevent conflict.
UNHCR: World leaders must act to reverse the trend of soaring displacement
Despite the pandemic, the number of people fleeing in 2020 rose to nearly 82.4 million people, according to UNHCR’s latest Global Trends report.
UNHCR and IOM celebrate the commitment of the international community to mobilize funds for refugees and migrants from Venezuela
UNHCR and IOM welcome the pledges made today during the International Donors’ Conference in Solidarity with Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants.
COVID-19 poses a major threat to the life and welfare of refugees in Uganda
A recent UNHCR/World Bank phone survey reveals the devastating toll of COVID-19 on the living conditions of refugees in Uganda.
Refugees and locals in Mauritania exchange strategies for adapting to climate change
Malian refugees living in Mauritania are applying and sharing techniques from back home to grow food and protect the environment.
Rohingya Refugee Crisis: What You Need to Know About Monsoon Season
Monsoon season threatens to worsen the Rohingya refugee crisis. Here’s what you need to know about how UNHCR is preparing in Bangladesh.
IOM and UNHCR condemn the return of migrants and refugees to Libya
IOM and UNHCR can confirm that over 270 migrants and refugees were handed over to the Libyan Coast Guard by the ship “Vos Triton”.
UNHCR, IOM, aid partners call for urgent support to refugees and migrants from Venezuela and their hosts
UNHCR and the IOM call for renewed international support to address the urgent needs of refugees and migrants from Venezuela and to assist their host countries.
News comment: Statement on refugee registration and data collection in Bangladesh
This comment is in response to a number of media inquiries UNHCR has received on the collection of data of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
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