European Union funding has vital impact on refugees in Rwanda in 2023
The European Union (EU) through its Humanitarian Aid Operations helped to support refugees in Rwanda last year as part of its EUR 1.75 million funding to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in Rwanda. In particular, EU funding contributed to the protection of Burundian...
Japan pledges support to UNHCR on health and economic opportunities for displaced populations in Rwanda
The Government of Japan today announced new funding amounting to USD 600,000 to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in Rwanda for its 2024 programme. Specifically, support will be directed towards assisting refugees and asylum seekers in health and nutrition, and increasing...
On World Refugee Day, UNHCR celebrates refugee inclusion in Rwanda
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, honours the courage and hope of the millions of people globally forced to flee war, violence and persecution. Focusing on the theme of ‘Hope Away from Home, World Refugee Day this year showcases how...
Japan supports UNHCR’s 2023 refugee response in Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda – The Government of Japan announced its support to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the refugee response in Rwanda, amounting to USD 500,000 USD. This contribution from Japan will boost the efforts of UNHCR in providing...
As security worsens in DR Congo, UNHCR and partners seek US$605 million to assist Congolese refugees across Africa
This is a summary of what was said by Olga Sarrado Mur – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
WFP increases food assistance for refugees in Rwanda
Kigali: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has increased food assistance for refugees in all five camps across Rwanda by 43 percent to help them meet their basic needs following the increase in food and energy prices globally. From February 2023, refugees...
European Union increases support to people in need of international protection with additional grant of €22 million to UNHCR to operate the Emergency Transit Mechanism in Rwanda until 2026.
Kigali, Rwanda – 9 February 2023 – The European Union has announced a €22 million support package to the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM) in Rwanda operated by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the Government of Rwanda. The ETM provides a life-saving channel to...
UNHCR welcomes renewed funding from Germany to support refugees in Rwanda
Kigali, 13 December 2022 – The Government of Federal Republic of Germany has announced a grant amounting to USD 940,000 to UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, to boost the refugee response in Rwanda. Mrs. Aissatou Ndiaye, the UNHCR Representative to Rwanda, applauded the...
First evacuation flight of 2022 from Libya to Rwanda brings over 100 asylum seekers to safety
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on Tuesday evening evacuated a group of 119 vulnerable asylum seekers out of Libya to safety in Rwanda. The group of men, women, and children – the youngest less than one year old – were from Eritrea, Sudan, South Sudan, and Somalia. Most...
Japan supports UNHCR’s 2022 refugee response in Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda – The Government of Japan announced its support to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) operation and the refugee response in Rwanda, amounting to USD 1.18 million. This contribution from the Japanese government will boost the...
High Commissioner’s message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Last year on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, I called for introspection as a means to reexamine prejudice, privilege and the way we view the world. Over the past year, I have deepened my personal commitment to build a more diverse...
UNHCR organizes humanitarian evacuation of 176 vulnerable asylum seekers out of Libya
176 vulnerable asylum seekers were evacuated from Libya today on a humanitarian flight to Rwanda, organized by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. It was the second such flight to Rwanda this year, using the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM), the first having taken place in...