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Support for Venezuelans 'needed more than ever,' says Deputy High Commissioner
12 Jun 2019 Kelly Clements visits Ecuador and Colombia to assess urgent needs amid a deeply underfunded regional response. -
Death threats and disease drive more Venezuelans to flee
21 May 2019 UNHCR calls on states to allow refugees and migrants from Venezuela to access safety, as security and humanitarian situation worsens in their country. -
UNHCR chief calls for regional response to Venezuelan refugee and migrant crisis
16 Oct 2018 At the end of his mission to assess the regional impact of Venezuelans leaving their country, Filippo Grandi commits to more cooperation with host governments. -
Ecuador ID cards give refugees a better chance to start over
1 May 2018 A recent law paved the way for refugees to get the same identity cards as Ecuadorians, facilitating their access to jobs, banking and other services. -
UNHCR chief highlights Ecuador's commitment to solutions for refugees
5 Jul 2016 Filippo Grandi said Ecuador can be a global player offering solutions for refugees who wish to integrate in the country and for those who continue fleeing war and persecution. -
One month after the earthquake, humanitarian needs persist in Ecuador
20 May 2016 Aftershocks are disrupting efforts to rebuild following last month's deadly earthquake, as tens of thousands remain displaced. -
Refugee baker joins Ecuador earthquake relief effort
13 May 2016 Refugees are among volunteers helping out in a relief drive following the country's devastating 7.8 magnitude quake last month. -
UNHCR delivers vital Ecuador quake relief to worst-hit areas
20 Apr 2016 Two field teams have distributed tents and plastic sheeting in the Andean nation's devastated Esmeraldas province as a major UNHCR airlift gets underway. -
UNHCR emergency airlift to aid Ecuador quake relief
18 Apr 2016 Airlift to take tents, sleeping mats and other items for distribution among some 40,000 displaced people in worst-hit communities.