Pakistan’s disastrous floods uproot refugees and citizens
Afghan refugees are among the 33 million people in Pakistan affected by torrential rains and flooding.
Aspiring Ukrainian architect is building her future in a Polish school
Ensuring hundreds of thousands of young Ukrainian refugees have access to education presents a huge challenge for host countries like Poland.
UNHCR scales up response to catastrophic floods in Pakistan
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
UNHCR urges immediate support for millions caught in Pakistan floods
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today urged support for a massive scale-up in emergency relief for millions of people in Pakistan hit by monsoon floods that have already killed more than 1,000 people. Over 30 million people in Pakistan have been affected by...
UNHCR survey finds refugees from Ukraine hope to go home
Refugees will need continued support until they are able to return.
Global evaluation: International COVID-19 response fell short in upholding refugee rights
GENEVA – The collective global response to the COVID-19 pandemic fell short in protecting the rights of refugees despite extraordinary efforts by local actors and the international community, according to a major international report released today. The...