UNHCR ensures availability of information on the magnitude of forced displacement in Ukraine and supports advocacy activities of the organization. We create visibility materials, inform the public and generate support to achieve better understanding of the concerns and needs of forcibly displaced people. We develop campaigns to raise awareness about the situation of refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and stateless persons. We counter misinformation and support the most vulnerable.
UNHCR is always looking for new and inventive ways to communicate. We have developed numerous campaigns on TV, radio and social media, using various supports (videos, articles, etc.).
UNHCR works with both print and digital media daily. We cover and explain the latest news. We collect and publish stories of displaced and stateless people, on both our website and social media platforms, to make the public aware of real stories behind the issue of displacement.
UNHCR uses Facebook and Twitter to inform of current opportunities, scholarships or vocational trainings. We communicate on our activities and events in Ukrainian, English and Russian.
Contact for journalists: Victoria Andrievska, Associate Communication/PI Officer, UNHCR Ukraine: [email protected], +38050 41 38 404
UNHCR Brochure “25 years in Ukraine”
- This is a brochure pegged to three interrelated jubilees related to the UN Refugee Agency – UNHCR, particularly the quarter of a century it has been active in Ukraine. In December 2020, UNHCR marked the 25th anniversary of the formal opening of its office in Ukraine. And this jubilee coincided with the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on 14 December 1950, and the 75th anniversary of the creation of the United Nations in 1945. The brochure employs a chronological narrative, adding thematic boxes, photos and infographics.
Highlights of the Public Information activities in Ukraine:
20 June marks World Refugee Day. It is dedicated to raising awareness on the situation of refugees throughout the world. World Refugee Day is an opportunity to remember those who have had to leave their home, livelihood and family to seek protection and shelter. Learn more about World Refugee Day here!
Collaboration with celebrities
As a global humanitarian organisation, UNHCR partners with public figures who help advocate for the refugee cause and promote the work of our organisation through their influence, dedication and hard work. Angelina Jolie, Ben Stiller, Helena Christensen, Gaytana, Alina Pash, prominent photographers and TV hosts… Get to know our ambassadors!
We facilitated various inspiriful art projects around Ukraine: murals, concerts, drama performances, etc. All were highlighted on national TV, radio and newspaper. Discover the projects here!
Support to advocacy activities
UNHCR strives to achieve public awareness and public support for its advocacy activities aimed at improving protection of refugees, internally displaced persons and stateless persons. To achieve this goal, we publish on social media and in mass media, we organise events and campaigns, and we partner with national and international stakeholders.
We have worked on a number of featured stories highlighting the lives of refugees, IDPs and stateless people in Ukraine. Read the stories here!
Support and collaborations with NGOs & refugees/IDPs-led NGOs
UNHCR provides consultation and support for partner NGOs and refugees/IDPs-led NGOs. Through meaningfully engagement in all aspects of protection programmes that support them, we aim to play a leading role in bringing about change. UNHCR makes partner NGOs’ activities and achievements visible through web stories and publications on social media. Check out our #Community_Tuesdays campaign on Facebook!