News Releases
Death of transgender asylum seeker in Guatemala highlights increased risks and protection needs for LGBTI community
6 Aug 2020
Statement attributable to UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on the explosions in Beirut, Lebanon
5 Aug 2020
Refugee Olympian Yiech Pur Biel named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
4 Aug 2020
UNHCR outraged by attack on camp hosting displaced people in Cameroon, at least 18 people killed
4 Aug 2020
UNHCR warns of increased COVID-19-related trafficking risks for refugees, displaced and stateless
30 Jul 2020
Thousands of refugees and migrants suffer extreme rights abuses on journeys to Africa's Mediterranean coast, new UNHCR/MMC report shows
29 Jul 2020
Landmines, improvised explosive devices pose deadly risks for displaced in Sahel and Lake Chad
28 Jul 2020
UNHCR urges investigation following deadly incident at Libya disembarkation point
28 Jul 2020
UNHCR saddened at death of former President of Tanzania Benjamin W. Mkapa
27 Jul 2020