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Refugee communities in Indonesia pitch in to help survivors of Sulawesi quake and tsunami
Refugees are joining hand-in-hand with everyone who is opening their hearts to help Indonesians affected by the earthquake and tsunami that hit Central Sulawesi on 28 September.
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Refugee stories showcased in National Gallery exhibit
Young refugees join Indonesian artists in exploring the refugee experience through an art exhibition sponsored by Jakarta-based NGO Art for Refuge.
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UNHCR’s Eminent Advocate for Refugees, Dato’s Sri Tahir – a proud Indonesian who gives back to his country and refugees in need worldwide
UNHCR’s Eminent Advocate for Refugees, Dato’ Sri Tahir was recently recognized by President of Indonesia Joko Widodo for his outstanding humanitarian contributions. UNHCR colleagues in Indonesia recently chatted with Dato’ Tahir about his drive to help the less fortunate.
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Refugee teenager gets once-in-a lifetime experience as a volunteer in Asian Games 2018
It never crossed Jafar’s mind that he would have the opportunity to be part of one of the biggest international multi sports events in the world but it has happened. The Afghan teenager was selected to volunteer at the Asian Games this year by a special Asian Games committee. As a volunteer for the event, which continues through 2 September, he has met athletes from across Asia, including Afghan taekwondo legend Rohollah Nikpai.
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Indonesian volunteers share arts and ways to protect the environment with refugees
UNHCR, EU and Indonesian communities work together to find solutions and opportunities for urban refugees
Refugees, local communities commemorate World Refugee Day in a show of solidarity and caring
Refugees in Indonesia
Although Indonesia has not ratified the 1951 Refugee Convention on Refugees, the country has a long tradition of hosting refugees and people in need of international protection.
Today, there are some 13,800 refugees registered with the UNHCR office in Indonesia.
25% of the total number of people registered in UNHCR are children
239 children came alone or separated from their families
At the end of May 2018, most refugees in Indonesia came from Afghanistan (55%), Somalia (11%) and Iraq (6%)
Around UNHCR
Speeches and Statements
UNHCR continues to call on public support for refugees in Indonesia. Read more about how we advocate for refugees through the speeches delivered in our events here.