Surviving Sudan: The Inspiring Story of Engineer-Turned-Refugee Entrepreneur
Sherif has always used his engineering degree to work in jobs that left a positive impact on people’s lives. He had a rich career in Sudan, driven by his passion of serving those in need. He previously held positions in the United Nations Mission...
As Sudan Conflict turns one, UN in Egypt appeals for more support
Cairo, 16 April – The United Nations in Egypt and its partners today renew their appeal for a combined USD175.1 million to meet the most urgent needs of Sudanese refugees who fled to Egypt since mid-April 2023. Refugees face a multitude of...
Statement by the High Commissioner on Sudan, Paris
The war in Sudan has caused one of the largest humanitarian and displacement crises in the world. Yet, it remains tragically invisible. Therefore, M le Ministre, Madam Minister, Commissioner, Thank you for convening this meeting. One year ago, war...
UN Secretary-General meets with Sudanese Refugees in Cairo
Cairo, 24 March – UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with a group of Sudanese refugees, who have recently fled the violence in Sudan, over a Ramadan iftar on Saturday, 23 March. During the iftar, Mr. Guterres emphasized the importance...
Swimming against the current: the Inspiring refugee journey of Marei from Aleppo to Cairo
Marei, a married man and father of two teenage girls, used to be a lifeguard in a government-owned swimming pool in Syria. After the war broke out, he and his family sought refuge in Egypt where they have been residing since 2012. Adapting to life...
UNHCR signs MOU with Ministry of Youth and Sports to launch 2024 cooperation framework
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) signed a cooperation framework to further expand their collaboration which targets Egyptian and refugee youth in Egypt. In attendance was Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth...
As Sudan conflict fuels epic suffering, UN launches humanitarian and refugee response plans for 2024
Joint press release from OCHA and UNHCR
“With a suitcase and a dream:” Fady Omar’s inspiring story from war-torn Syria to Egypt
In 2013, Fady fled the chaos and destruction of Syria’s civil war for safety in Egypt. It was the beginning of the story of a young boy leaving his home and friends in Syria to achieve the dream of being the first refugee to graduate from a...
Global Refugee Forum delivers unity and action amid global crises
World’s largest gathering on refugee issues results in over 1,600 pledges of action and financial commitments worth an estimated $2.2 billion.