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UNHCR has a global network of information officers and others who report daily on the agency's varied activities on behalf of uprooted people around the world. This information is released locally to media and others, or sent to Geneva headquarters for editing before it is released in the form of press releases, web stories or by the UNHCR spokesperson at twice-weekly briefings at the Palais des Nations, the UN's European headquarters. UNHCR's presence in more than 110 countries, including in some of the most remote and difficult places on Earth, gives it access to news and information that are not available from anyone else. Our global communications network strives to provide timely, accurate and newsworthy information on all of the UNHCR's activities to generate awareness of and support for the refugee cause. First-hand reports, feature stories and graphics from distant field operations as well as from Geneva headquarters and world capitals are posted daily on the UNHCR website, making it an authoritative source on some of the biggest news events of the day.
Latest News from UNHCR
UNHCR requests US$69 million to help internally displaced Pakistanis
The UN refugee agency on Tuesday called on donors for an extra US$69 million to help more than 1 million internally displaced people in Pakistan over the next six months.
Homesick urban refugees use the internet to integrate and keep in touch
It's a long way from home for African refugees and asylum-seekers in Brazil. But the internet helps them keep in touch with family, make friends and integrate.
UNHCR calls on donors for fresh contributions to Yemen operation
UNHCR says it might have to scale back on its work in Yemen due to a lack of funding and calls on donors for fresh contributions to its operations there.
Dutch lottery donates 1.4 million euros for UNHCR projects this year
The Dutch National Postcode Lottery donates 1.4 million euros to the UN refugee agency for use in projects around the world this year.
Afghan returnees facing problems in home districts seek safety in Kabul area
A group of refugee returnees have left their home because of security concerns and settled near Kabul. They are part of a larger urban drift in Afghanistan.
Briefing Notes
Refugee information presented in twice-weekly press briefings in Geneva.
- UNHCR to support out of country voting for Iraqi elections
- Funding shortfall threatens UNHCR operation in Yemen
- UNHCR welcomes establishment of Spain’s resettlement programme
- Thailand: Japan selecting first Myanmar refugees for resettlement
- Escalating violence displaces thousands of Somalis
Press Releases
Current and archived UNHCR press releases.
- T. Alexander Aleinikoff becomes UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees
- UN refugee agency appeals for access to returned Lao Hmong
- UN High Commissioner for Refugees expresses dismay at forced return of Lao Hmong by Thailand
- UN High Commissioner for Refugees appeals to Thailand not to deport Lao Hmongs
- UNHCR deplores deportation of asylum-seekers before claims heard