News Releases
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UNHCR’s Grandi and Pope Francis share a vision of global response to displacement based on solidarity and care
UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi praised Pope Francis’ holistic approach to global displacement and the needs of the most vulnerable.
UNHCR’s Grandi commends Italy’s constructive approach to refugee protection in Europe and globally
UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi commended Italy for ensuring access to asylum throughout the COVID-19 emergency, despite the many challenges.
Tens of thousands forced to flee violent attacks in Nigeria’s Borno State
UNHCR is deeply concerned as up to 65,000 Nigerians are on the move following a series of attacks by armed groups on Damasak town.
Violent attacks displace thousands in DR Congo’s Kasai Region
UNHCR is alarmed by a resurgence of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Great Kasai Region that has already displaced thousands of civilians.
Pakistan launches ‘drive’ to issue smartcards to registered Afghan refugees
UNHCR welcomes the launch today of a country-wide campaign in Pakistan to verify and update the data of some 1.4 million registered Afghan refugees.
West Darfur clashes force nearly 2,000 refugees into Chad
Recent intercommunal clashes in El Geneina, in Sudan’s West Darfur State, have forced 1,860 refugees to cross into neighbouring Chad in the past week.
UNHCR ramps up support for Mexico amid mounting asylum applications
UNHCR is supporting Mexico to strengthen and expand its asylum procedures, amid a sharp increase in the number of people seeking asylum in the country.
Bringing hope to the world’s most vulnerable this Ramadan
It only takes a moment for a refugee’s life to change. And this Ramadan, it only takes seconds to bring hope and help.
‘They killed my husband. If I’d stayed, they would have killed me too’
Deadly gang violence is driving record numbers of women, children and even entire families to flee the North of Central America to seek refuge in Mexico.
Global faith leaders unite to help tackle forced displacement
Members of the newly formed Multi-Religious Council of Leaders make individual commitments to promote peace and offer support to forcibly displaced people.
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