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NewsAsylum seekers tell of relief as they leave Libya for Rwanda
As life-saving evacuation flights to Rwanda resume after nearly a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19, vulnerable asylum seekers put their ordeals in Libya behind them.
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Stories'It was a very emotional moment … I felt that now I definitely exist'
After a lifetime of statelessness, Linda finally gained Russian citizenship in 2018. But hundreds of thousands of others across Europe still struggle to attain that basic right.
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UN High Commissioner for Refugees warns of grave consequences if world looks away from Afghanistan, reiterates importance of finding solutions to Afghan displacement
Life-saving evacuations from Libya to Rwanda resume after nearly a year
UNHCR warns 2020 risks lowest resettlement levels in recent history
Commit to kindness this winter
As COVID-19 continues to claim lives around the world, it's more important than ever that we keep refugees safe and healthy this winter.
With your donation, we can provide them with life-saving support during winter months and beyond.
$300
could provide a family of five with a full winter kit, including high thermal blankets, sleeping bags, jackets, and plastic sheets
$175
could provide three families with cash assistance to cover their additional expenses, such as fuel and electricity
$60
could give two families solar lamps for long winter nights
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Around UNHCR
Awake at Night: Listen to Filippo Grandi discuss what motivates him in his work
UNHCR chief's abiding concern is to do everything humanly possible to support those in need.
Space, shelter and scarce resources – coping with COVID-19
As the pandemic surges, data visualization shows how displaced people have to contend with extreme overcrowding and limited access to basics such as soap and water.
'Before the pandemic, refugee mental health was severely overlooked. Now it's a full-blown crisis'
UNHCR's Senior Mental Health Officer Pieter Ventevogel says COVID-19 has been a tipping point for many refugees in distress. But with the crisis comes an opportunity.
17 overlooked ways refugees are leading on sustainable development
Around the world, displaced and stateless people are taking action to halt climate change, achieve gender equity and solve other complex problems.
Key takeaways from the Global Refugee Forum
Read about the pledges and commitments from the historic meeting that will boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts going forward.