UNHCR concerned by Hungary’s latest measures affecting access to asylum
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, deplores the recent decision of the Hungarian government to extend a decree that authorizes the police to automatically and summarily remove anyone intercepted for irregular entry and stay. As a result of this decision, people who may be...
COVID-19 pandemic worsening gender inequalities for refugee women and girls
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening the lives and rights of refugee, displaced and stateless women and girls, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning on International Women’s Day today. “The unprecedented socio-economic impacts of the pandemic are...
Data reveals impact of COVID-19 on livelihoods and futures
Poor and vulnerable communities across the world, including the forcibly displaced, struggle with the pandemic’s far-reaching consequences.
UNHCR warns asylum under attack at Europe’s borders, urges end to pushbacks and violence against refugees
Ελληνικά Alarmed at the increasing frequency of expulsions and pushbacks of refugees and asylum-seekers at Europe’s land and sea borders, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for states to investigate and halt these practices. “UNHCR has received a continuous...
Refugee Outreach Volunteer (ROV) Program 2021: Call for Applications
Who can apply: Refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection No. of volunteer positions: Six (6) Duration: 23 February-31 December 2021 Work Hours: up to 60 hours monthly Location: Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol, Pafos, Famagusta To apply, please complete...
With refugee resettlement at a record low in 2020, UNHCR calls on States to offer places and save lives
Despite an estimated 1.44 million refugees in urgent need of resettlement globally, only 22,770 were resettled through UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, last year. This is according to annual statistics released by the agency today. These are the lowest refugee...






