News releases

News releases

Latest press releases and briefing notes

UNHCR warns against "exporting" asylum, calls for responsibility sharing for refugees, not burden shifting

19 May 2021

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Three performers with refugee backgrounds participate in Eurovision 2021

18 May 2021

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Brazil. New shelter improves reception conditions for indigenous refugees

Brazil's policies boost inclusion of Venezuelans, but challenges remain

18 May 2021

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El Salvador. Transgender activist wins UNHCR's Nansen Refugee Award for the Americas region

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi's message on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

17 May 2021

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UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees calls for urgent support for one million displaced Central Americans and action to address root causes

15 May 2021

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Joint press release after the meeting between High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi

11 May 2021

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UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi at joint press event with European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson.

Opening Remarks by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi at joint press point with European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson

10 May 2021

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France. New beginning for reunited Congolese mother and daughters in Dijon

Pandemic threatens progress on refugee admissions through family, work, study permits

5 May 2021

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News comment by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on US decision to increase refugee resettlement admissions

4 May 2021

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UNHCR applauds US decision to increase refugee resettlement

3 May 2021

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Burundi. Refugees return home

UN High Commissioner for Refugees urges more support for Burundians returning home

29 April 2021

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Kenya. Aerial view of Dadaab Refugee Camp

Joint statement by the Government of Kenya and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Dadaab and Kakuma Refugee Camps Roadmap

29 April 2021

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Malaysia. Vietnamese Boat People

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High Commissioner Filippo Grandi during an interview on the border between Moldova and Ukraine