Number of people uprooted by war at shocking, decade-high levels
The number of people displaced by war, violence and persecution worldwide is untenably high, particularly as humanitarian funding evaporates, with the only bright spot being a pickup in returns, notably to Syria, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, said today. According...
UNHCR and UNS Training – Professional Reporting and the Portrayal of Refugees in the Media
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Journalists’ Association of Serbia (UNS), with the support of the European Union in Serbia, held a training titled “Professional Reporting and the Portrayal of Refugees in the Media” at the...
The First “Handbook on Career Guidance for Refugees” Presented
The publication “Handbook on Career Guidance for Refugees”, prepared in cooperation between the Qualifications Agency of the Republic of Serbia, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), and the Commissariat for Refugees and Migration of the Republic of Serbia, was presented...
Refugee Employment – a Chance for the Economy of Sjenica
Sjenica – The conference “Employment of Refugees – An Opportunity for the Economy of Sjenica” was held today in the organization of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The event brought together representatives of national and local businesses, the Serbian...
Statement by UNHCR’s Filippo Grandi on the impact of global aid cuts on refugees
Brutal funding cuts in the humanitarian sector are putting millions of lives at risk. The consequences for people fleeing danger will be immediate and devastating: Refugee women and girls at extreme risk of rape and other abuse are already losing access to services...
UNHCR’s panel: Refugees Open New Business Horizons for the Serbian Economy
Refugees bring talents, knowledge, and perspectives from different cultures, which can open new business horizons for the private sector in Serbia. At the same time, by providing support through employment, training, financial inclusion, donations or advocacy,...
Marko Somborac and UNHCR Join Forces to Advocate for Refugee Rights
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Serbia, partnered with renowned Serbian cartoonist Marko Somborac to create a series of engaging cartoons that support the refugee cause in the country. This collaboration comes at a time when an all-of-society approach is needed to...
Annual Meeting of the Private Sector #ForRefugees Network – #RecipeForSupport
The annual meeting of the private sector #ForRefugees network, titled #RecipeForSupport, was held for the second time in December 2024 at the Il Primo cooking school in Belgrade. Members of the network and other private sector partners had the opportunity to engage in...
Marking Four Years of DAFI Scholarship Implementation in Serbia
The fourth anniversary of the successful implementation of the DAFI scholarship programme in Serbia was marked at an event held at the UN Building in Belgrade. Hosted by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the gathering brought together distinguished guests, representatives...