Full-scale Ukraine war enters third year, prolonging uncertainty and exile for millions of displaced
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Regional Director for Europe, Philippe Leclerc – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. After two years of full-scale war in Ukraine, amidst massive destruction...
UNHCR urges protection of civilians and aid access amid surging violence in eastern DR Congo
GENEVA – In the wake of the heightened violence last week between government forces and non-state armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned by the dire consequences for civilians, including...
Young couple’s love endures war in Sudan and escape to Ethiopia
Mussa and Jamila had big plans for their wedding day but conflict in Sudan shattered their dreams. They fled to Ethiopia where they are now rebuilding their lives. By Moulid Hujale in Sherkole refugee camp, Ethiopia Mussa Mohamed, 25, vividly remembers the first time...
Community radio fosters refugee inclusion in Malawi
Young refugees and Malawians are working closely together at Yetu radio station to produce programmes that challenge misconceptions. By Hélène Caux in Dzaleka refugee camp, Malawi When Arsène Bogi Lumière and his family fled conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic...
UN Refugee Agency in Canada welcomes Joey Hanna as Head of Field Unit in Montreal
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Canada is pleased to welcome Mr. Joey Hanna as Head of Montreal Field Unit. Mr. Hanna is an accomplished lawyer who dedicated his career to defending and representing vulnerable populations....
African Development Bank, UNHCR explore pathways to support forcibly displaced people in South Sudan
JUBA – During a joint visit to South Sudan, the African Development Bank and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, committed to deepening their collaboration for displaced people and host communities in the country. Since the start of the war in Sudan 300 days ago,...As Sudan conflict fuels epic suffering, UN launches humanitarian and refugee response plans for 2024
Joint press release from OCHA and UNHCR Geneva — The United Nations and its partners today appealed for a combined $4.1 billion to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs of civilians in war-torn Sudan and those who have fled to neighbouring countries. Ten months...