UNHCR: Transfer arrangements of asylum seekers and refugees must respect international refugee law
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is not a party to or involved in the Italy-Albania agreement, which was announced on Monday. UNHCR was not informed about or consulted on the contents of the agreement or its details. We are currently seeking further information from the...
UNHCR reports progress on tackling statelessness
Important results have been achieved worldwide this year to help resolve the devastating impact of statelessness, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, reports today as it marks the 9th anniversary of its decade-long #IBelong campaign. In 2023, the Kyrgyz Republic and the...
UNHCR: Forced displacement continues to grow as conflicts escalate
War and violence drove global displacement to an estimated 114 million by the end of September 2023.
The UN Refugee Agency Protection Chief concludes visit to Cyprus, calling for increased protection for refugees
Ελληνικά Nicosia, 20 October – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Gillian Triggs, concluded a two-day visit to Cyprus today. This was her second visit to the island since 2021. In discussion with Government counterparts,...
Joint Statement on the Occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
This joint statement comes from the Platform of Communication on Protecting Refugee and Asylum-seeking Women from Violence
UN and partners appeal for US$97 million to respond to urgent needs of refugees and their hosts in Armenia
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with UN agencies and NGO partners, is appealing for US$97 million to provide urgent humanitarian aid and protection to refugees and those generously hosting them in Armenia, in support of the government-led response....