On World Refugee Day, the promise of safety and dignity must be renewed for a new generation
On World Refugee Day, the promise of safety and dignity must be renewed for a new generation
UNHCR helps to save lives and build better futures for the millions of people forced to flee their homes.
Since 1950, we have faced multiple crises on multiple continents, and provided vital protection and assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people, many of whom have nobody left to turn to.
We help to save lives and build better futures for millions forced from home.
On World Refugee Day, the promise of safety and dignity must be renewed for a new generation
Stories are told by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and photographed by Andrew Testa.
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Gambella faces a profound humanitarian challenge: 450,000 refugees— more arriving. UNHCR is providing life‑saving support, but resources are stretched. In Jewi camp, ~70,000 rely on one doctor! Support is needed to advance inclusion &self‑reliance through Ethiopia’s Mekatet plan pic.twitter.com/H3gGKJDx1a
— Barham Salih (@BarhamSalih) June 21, 2026
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Your Compassion Travels Fast
Intense fighting in Sudan is putting the lives of civilians at extreme risk. People have been killed, many more have been injured, and families are facing hunger and famine.
Families urgently need food, shelter and protection.
Nearly 14 million people – one in every four Sudanese – have been forcibly displaced. Many have been forced to flee within Sudan and in neighbouring countries, including Chad, Egypt, South Sudan, places already under pressure from conflict, climate shocks and instability.
Your compassion travels fast.
Give today to help deliver lifesaving essentials and support, such as shelter, blankets, mosquito nets, solar lamps and jerry cans. Your donation can help UK for UNHCR support refugees and displaced families in Sudan, Chad, Egypt, South Sudan and around the world, wherever the need is greatest.
