UNHCR appeals for life-saving aid for millions affected by catastrophic Horn of Africa drought
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 appealing for urgent support to help displaced people...
UNHCR and IOM deplore loss of life at Nador-Melilla crossing
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, express profound sadness and concern at the loss of life and injuries reported during attempted crossings of the fence between Nador in Morocco and Melilla in Spain on Friday morning....
Taking forward the UN Secretary-General’s Action Agenda on Internal Displacement
Joint Statement by the Principals of DCO, IOM, OCHA, UNDP and UNHCR Today, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched his Action Agenda on Internal Displacement. With over 59 million people currently internally displaced around the world – the highest number...
UNHCR rushes relief supplies, humanitarian staff to Afghanistan’s earthquake-hit regions
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, has rushed tons of relief items and several expert staff...
Yazidi women box their way to recovery
A boxing project implemented by an NGO Innovation Award winner is empowering displaced Yazidi women and girls in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. By Rasheed Hussein Rasheed and Kristy Siegfried When Nathifa Wadie Qasim was a young girl back in Sinjar, in Iraq’s Nineveh...
UNHCR deeply saddened at loss of life and destruction from Afghanistan earthquake
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply saddened to see the tragic aftermath of this morning’s deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. Reports suggest that so far nearly 1,000 people have died and more are injured amid large-scale destruction. UNHCR has...
‘I just can’t stand aside if I know that I can help’
Disability rights activist Tetiana Barantsova escaped the war in Ukraine in a wheelchair. Now she’s helping others with disabilities to do the same. By Victoria Andrievska and Kristy Siegfried Messages asking for help can appear on Tetiana Barantsova’s phone at any...
Artists across Canada show support for Ukraine
From paintings to jewellery, learn how Canadian artists are raising funds and awareness for UNHCR’s Ukraine emergency response. The war in Ukraine has uprooted the lives of millions and captured the attention and hearts of people across Canada compelled to find ways...