Forced displacement at record 68.5 million – 2017 Global Trends
The UN Refugee Agency’s annual Global Trends study found 68.5 million people had been driven from their homes across the world at the end of 2017, more people than the population of Thailand. Refugees who have fled their countries to escape conflict and persecution...
Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi on World Refugee Day 2018
Today, World Refugee Day, is a time for solidarity with refugees – and with the communities that welcome them. As conflicts emerge, recur, persist and deepen, 68.5 million people are uprooted around the world. Nine out of 10 are in their own countries or countries...
We all must play our role and contribute to a better future
“We all must play our role and contribute to a better future for all of our community members”, Kahin Ismail, UNHCR Malta Representative, said during an event co-organised with the President’s Foundation for the Well Being of Society on World Refugee Day.
Stand with Refugees
Every year, 20th June is the day the world commemorates the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees.
UNHCR: Bring Aquarius passengers to land, deal with wider issues later
News Comment from UNHCR’s Special Envoy for the Central Mediterranean Vincent Cochetel
The Story of a Pjazza – Outreach in Gozo
Durable Solutions Associate David Castillo recounts his impressions during UNHCR Malta’s first outreach with the refugee community in Gozo.