UNHCR launches ‘Hope Away from Home’ campaign urging global action and solidarity with people forced to flee
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched a new global campaign entitled ‘Hope Away from Home’ calling for renewed solidarity and firm commitments from States to uphold the rights of people seeking safety from war, violence and persecution. The campaign...
After 4 months of war, humanitarian leaders urge action to end the tragedy in Sudan
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee
UNHCR, UNICEF, IOM: deepest condolences for those involved in yet another shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea
Coordinated search and rescue mechanisms and expansion of safer and regular pathways for migration and asylum needed
UN Refugee Agency Protection Chief concludes visit to Greece, calling for increased protection for refugees
Ελληνικά The UN Refugee Agency’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Gillian Triggs, concluded a four-day visit to Greece today, where she engaged on issues relating to access to territory and asylum, search-and-rescue at sea and on land, and the integration...
UNHCR urges end to Sudan conflict 100 days on, amid growing displacement
GENEVA – As the Sudan conflict enters its 100th day, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for an end to the fighting, amid serious concerns about the rapidly escalating numbers of displaced people fleeing in search of safety. More than 740,000 refugees, including...
UK Illegal Migration Bill: UN Refugee Agency and UN Human Rights Office warn of profound impact on human rights and international refugee protection system
GENEVA – The Illegal Migration Bill, which has now been passed by Parliament in the United Kingdom, is at variance with the country’s obligations under international human rights and refugee law and will have profound consequences for people in need of international...





