UNtold Stories: Venezuela
UNTOLD Stories: Families torn apart in Venezuela… Donate Today Venezuelan migrant Sleiker Urbano, 21, peers out of the window of a metro train on his way home from work in Medellin, Colombia on May 29, 2021. UNtold Stories: Families torn apart in Venezuela… Donate...
First UNHCR repatriation convoy since 2020 leaves Angola for DR Congo
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, today restarted the voluntary repatriation of...
From the Heart: A Family’s Story in Times of Displacement
From the heart: A family’s story in times of displacement By Lise Josefsen Hermann & Victoria Stunt ©UNHCR/Andrés Yépez “When I left Venezuela, I left half my heart there” UNHCR Canada · Fragmented families: “When I left Venezuela, I left half my heart there” ...
IOM, UNHCR Call for Vigorous Investigation After Dozens Die in Abandoned Trailer in Texas
Geneva – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency are shocked and deeply saddened at the deaths of dozens of people discovered in an abandoned tractor trailer in the US state of Texas yesterday. The organizations call for a...
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 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...
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...
UNHCR calls for urgent support to assist almost 16,000 newly displaced in Burkina Faso who fled massacre
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh – 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 the recent escalation of violence...