UN seeks US$1.7 billion as humanitarian needs soar in Ukraine and neighbouring countries
The United Nations and humanitarian partners today launched coordinated emergency appeals for a combined US$1.7 billion to urgently deliver humanitarian support to people in Ukraine and refugees in neighbouring countries. The escalation of conflict has triggered an...
A mother from Kyiv finds safety in Poland after days on the road
After a gruelling three-day car journey, Olga and her children are among hundreds of thousands who have fled Ukraine to find safety in neighbouring countries in recent days.
Information for persons under UNHCR mandate
For persons inside of Ukraine, UNHCR advises you to: Stay informed and connected (via radio, TV, Internet) and follow official advice for your security. Listen to official messages from emergency services, local authorities, and follow the instructions, including...
Statement on the situation in Ukraine attributed to UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi
“It is a dark day for world peace”, Statement of UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on the situation in Ukraine. The humanitarian consequences on civilian populations will be devastating. There are no winners in war, but countless lives will be...
Joint UN mission visits humanitarian-development nexus projects in eastern Ukraine
Osnat Lubrani, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, joined Dafina Gercheva, UNDP Resident Representative to Ukraine, and Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR Representative in Ukraine on a visit to eastern Ukraine 9-11 February...
United Nations and MDM delivered humanitarian aid to Luhansk oblast
9 February 2022 – Today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and OCHA, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, facilitated a humanitarian convoy to the non-government-controlled area through the Entry-Exit Checkpoint...
Renovated rehabilitation centre for children with disabilities opens in Popasna
The centre will provide comprehensive rehabilitation services for children and youth from conflict-affected eastern Ukraine.
UNHCR helps improve reception and sanitary facilities at Milove border crossing point in eastern Ukraine so people can cross in safety and dignity
8 February 2022, Milove, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in coordination with Luhansk Oblast Civil Military Administration and with financial support from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid...
UNHCR’s new protection monitoring tool helps inform humanitarian and development programmes in eastern Ukraine
UNHCR presented its new report on the protection situation in conflict-affected settlements