News

From the Field

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 125 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

Award-winning film exposes the drama of mixed migration in the Mediterranean
A special screening in France of an award-winning film highlights the conflict between traditional values and the combat against irregular immigration.
UNHCR set to help relocate thousands of Malian refugees from borders
UNHCR field staff say people are living in makeshift shelters, facing extremes of heat by day and cold at night. The health situation is relatively stable.
UNHCR seeks US$145 million to help tens of thousands of Sudanese refugees
The UN refugee agency calls for an additional US$145 million to help up to 185,000 Sudanese refugees sheltering in Ethiopia and South Sudan.
Widow conquers her fears and ekes out a living in Congo exile
When Marianne fled her home in Central African Republic, she feared being left to fend for herself in a foreign land. A year later she is coping in the Congo.
UNHCR steps up emergency response to crisis in Mali
UNHCR flies tents to Nema in Mauritania, launching an aid airlift to countries hosting refugees from Mali. Trucks are also taking aid to influx areas.

Briefing Notes

Refugee information presented in twice-weekly press briefings in Geneva.

Press Releases

Current and archived UNHCR press releases.