UNHCR lauds Philippines’ accession to 1961 statelessness convention
In a historic move, the Philippines has taken a major step towards eradicating statelessness in the country by acceding to the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, becoming the 78th country to do so. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, commends the strong...
Number of displaced Nicaraguans in Costa Rica doubles in less than a year
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. The number of Nicaraguan refugees and asylum seekers in Costa Rica has doubled in...
A month since the start of the war, almost a quarter of Ukraine’s population are displaced
This is a summary of what was said by Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR’s Representative to Ukraine – to whom quoted text may be attributed – speaking from Lviv to today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Over the past month, everything has changed...
Blanket delivery offers some warmth for refugees waiting to cross Ukraine border
As conflict deepens suffering inside Ukraine, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is scaling up cross-border aid from Poland with the support of partners like NEEKA. By Matthew Saltmarsh in Shehyni, Ukraine With temperatures recently plummeting on the Poland-Ukraine border,...
UNHCR and the European Union launch 360-degree interactive film on Venezuelan displacement in Ecuador
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the European Union launched today an innovative 360-degree interactive film that tells the story of a young woman from Venezuela who fled from her country in search of safety in Ecuador. Subscribe to UNHCR’s mailing list On the...
FC Barcelona and UNHCR unite for forcibly displaced children worldwide
For the next four football seasons, FC Barcelona and its Foundation will support programmes for displaced children and those who host them Geneva – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, along with its National Association in Spain, Spain for UNHCR, are proud to announce today...
UNHCR partners with FC Barcelona to bring the power of sport to displaced children
By UNHCR Staff Football might be the world’s favourite game. But for children – especially those uprooted due to war, violence and persecution – it can also be a lifeline. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, along with its National Association in Spain, ACNUR Comité...
News comment: Without international solidarity, Ukraine’s displacement crisis could turn into catastrophe
Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi Since 24 February, millions have been living through the horror of war in Ukraine. In a month, many civilians have lost their lives, with thousands more injured. Families have been torn apart. Without an...