Newly displaced in Syria in urgent need of protection, shelter
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR is deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of civilians in north-west...
Syrian mother overcomes tragedy to get fresh start in UK
After losing her husband, brother and – ultimately – her father to the conflict in Syria, Asmaa began a law degree in Jordan before getting a chance at a new life in the UK. By Charlie Dunmore in Amman, Jordan Just 21 years old when she fled from Syria to Jordan in...
UNHCR stepping up response to escalating violence and displacement in the Sahel region
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, wrapped up in Burkina Faso a three-nation visit to the Sahel region, and expressed his alarm about the rapidly deteriorating situation across the region, where escalating insecurity has forced a rising number of...
Giving through her will feels good for UNHCR legacy donor Ann Atkinson | Testimonial
Giving through her Will feels good for UNHCR legacy donor Ann Atkinson A testimonial. Photo: ©UNHCR/Chris Young Are you interested in leaving a legacy with UNHCR? Donors across Canada are choosing to make a difference by showing compassion through donations to the...
UNHCR welcomes new law in El Salvador to help people internally displaced by violence
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Liz Throssell – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. By UNHCR in Geneva, Switzerland UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes El Salvador’s...
North Macedonia accedes to key statelessness treaty
By UNHCR in Geneva, Switzerland North Macedonia’s accession to the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness is an important step in global efforts to end statelessness, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, said on Monday. This brings the total number of State...
Turning weeds into energy in Ethiopia
A cooperative of Somali refugees and Ethiopian host community, supported by the IKEA Foundation, turn invasive weeds into energy. By Katie Nguyen in Bur Amino, Ethiopia When Asha Abdikadir Ahmed used to cook with firewood, her restaurant filled with billowing clouds...
Afghan children learn side by side with Iranian peers
An exemplary policy in Iran lets Afghan children attend public school, whether they are registered refugees, passport holders or even undocumented. By Farha Bhoyroo in Esfahan, Iran As the bell rings to announce the start of the day, a group of girls run through the...