UNHCR: World leaders must act to reverse the trend of soaring displacement

Global forced displacement vastly more widespread in 2019

UNHCR's annual Global Trends report finds more people are fleeing war, conflict and persecution worldwide. For many, rebuilding their lives remains out of reach.

Global forced displacement tops 70 million

UN Refugee Chief calls for 'redoubled' solidarity as annual Global Trends report shows displacement doubled in 20 years.

Worldwide displacement tops 70 million, UN Refugee Chief urges greater solidarity in response

Forced displacement at record 68.5 million

UNHCR's annual Global Trends report shows an average of one person was displaced every two seconds in 2017, with developing countries most affected.

Forced displacement above 68m in 2017, new global deal on refugees critical

UNHCR chief urges African leaders to tackle displacement

In an address to members of the African Union, Filippo Grandi calls on governments to end the conflicts that cause millions to flee.

Live Blog: World Refugee Day gets under way amid record displacement

From Australasia to the Americas, UNHCR is leading celebrations of the lives of men, women and children finding new hope after escaping danger.

Security key to solving soaring South Sudan displacement

Witnessing the world's fastest growing displacement crisis, Filippo Grandi says peace, hope and a sense of a future are essential.