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UNHCR Philippines started its fundraising program in the Philippines in May 2014. To date, 5300 Filipino individuals donate monthly to help UNHCR deliver life‐saving assistance to the forcibly displaced.

A huge shortfall in funds for sheltering refugees is severely undermining efforts to tackle the biggest global displacement crisis since World War II.

The actress takes on the role at a time when war, conflict, and persecution have forced around 60 million people worldwide to run for their lives, the largest number since World War II.

An overcrowded boat sank in the Mediterranean in what could be one of the worst tragedies involving refugees and migrants in the last 12 months.

The UN Refugee Agency is readying preparations for a major aid airlift to help people displaced by the disastrous earthquake in Ecuador.

During the visit, Pope Francis called on world leaders to respond with courage in facing this massive humanitarian crisis and its underlying causes, and to provide protection and long-term solutions for refugees fleeing war and violence.

“Violence is wrong whatever the circumstances. UNHCR hopes Europe will take the necessary steps now, and we stand ready to help governments further in fulfilling their obligations to refugees,” said UNHCR spokesperson Edwards.

The biggest refugee and displacement crisis of our time demands an exponential increase in global solidarity.

Refugees fleeing conflict and violence and arriving in Europe carry an important message: addressing their plight cannot only be the task of countries and communities that are close to wars. It is a global responsibility that must be widely shared until peace prevails again.

“We welcome this development to recognize foundlings as citizens of the Philippines. The country has a strong humanitarian tradition of international protection in support of those at risk of being stateless.”