UNHCR alarmed at armed atrocities in eastern DR Congo
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is alarmed at ongoing atrocities carried out by armed...
Expectant Refugee Mothers Find Solace in Continued Maternal Health Services During COVID-19
By Samuel Otieno in Kakuma, Kenya Eliana was four months pregnant when she heard about the first novel coronavirus case in Kakuma refugee camps in northwestern Kenya. “I was scared that, with most services closing down, the hospitals would close, too,” said the...
UN High Commissioner for Refugees commends Costa Rica for commitment to those forced to flee
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi thanked President Carlos Alvarado for Costa Rica´s commitment to protect and promote the inclusion of refugees and asylum seekers through an agreement with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to extend...
UNHCR appeals for access as Central African displacement soars
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is appealing for humanitarian access to reach tens of...
Nicaraguans strive to support themselves in exile in Costa Rica
During a visit, UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi says economic inclusion is key to the success of both asylum-seekers and their host communities. By Jean Pierre Mora in Upala, Costa Rica As political protests spread in Nicaragua three years ago, grocery shop owner Carmen*...
Race against time to help thousands of Central African refugees
As rains approach, the race is on to get aid to thousands seeking safety in a remote village in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo. By Fabien Faivre in Ndu village, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Twice in his long life, 74-year-old Joseph had to...
UNHCR welcomes expansion of Guatemala’s asylum capacity
GUATEMALA CITY – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the establishment of a new asylum unit in Guatemala which will have expanded capacity to receive, process and adjudicate asylum claims in the country. “This is a crucial step in the right direction, that will...
UNHCR welcomes Canada campaign on global education for refugee and displaced children, and host communities
OTTAWA, CANADA, 8 FEBRUARY 2021 – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomed today “Together for Learning” – a new three-year campaign from Global Affairs Canada that will support quality education for refugee and displaced youth, and host communities that welcome them....