Seven-month ordeal at sea takes toll on Rohingya refugees in Indonesia
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo – 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 saddened by the deaths of three Rohingya refugees who...
UNHCR scales up immediate shelter support for Moria asylum seekers; urges for long-term solutions to address overcrowding on Greek islands
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Representative in Greece, Philippe Leclerc – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva With an estimated 11,000 asylum seekers without adequate shelter on the Greek...
UN refugee chief concludes Jordan visit with call for solidarity amid COVID crisis
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, continues to ramp up measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among Jordan’s refugee population and is seeking to mobilize additional resources for the country’s overall pandemic response, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo...
We can’t let the value of life be lost in the ashes
The tragic images of the last days coming from Lesvos have once more been on the news all over the world. The Reception and Identification Center in Moria has been almost totally destroyed and the whole population on the island, locals, refugees, migrants, are being...
UNHCR and Religions for Peace form Multi-Religious Council of Leaders to tackle global displacement challenges
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Religions for Peace, a global, multi-religious movement representing the world’s faith institutions and traditions, announced today a commitment to form a Multi-Religious Council of Leaders to strengthen efforts to address the root...
UNHCR alarmed by refugee killings in Northern Uganda, calls for investigation
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is saddened and alarmed by the violent events that left 10 refugees dead and 19 injured, including one member of the host community, in Madi Okollo district in the northern region of Uganda. According to information received so far, on...
Sudanese scholar defies all odds and secures a scholarship in Italy
An Italian higher education initiative grants refugee in Ethiopia an opportunity to pursue their dreams. By Yajun Hu in Sherkole refugee camp, Ethiopia There is only one word to describe Mohtas Anwar Modier’s current mood – overjoyed.h The 28-year-old Sudanese refugee...
UNHCR shocked by fires at Moria asylum center, ramping up support for affected asylum seekers
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo – 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 shocked and saddened at events on Lesvos island this...