Americas
Americas
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Regional overview
With some 20.3 million forcibly displaced or stateless people, the Americas region is facing a forced displacement crisis that is unprecedented both in its complexity and scale. Violence, insecurity, deep-rooted inequalities and the impact of climate change continue to undermine human rights and basic needs.
Mixed population movements continue across the region, with increased onward movements towards Central America, Mexico and the United States of America, through the Darien Gap.
Refugees and migrants face life-threatening and protection risks along displacement routes. Across the region, UNHCR responds to the immediate needs of affected populations, providing life-saving assistance, essential relief items and emergency shelter.
Ongoing emergencies in the Americas
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Venezuela situation
Nearly 7.9 million people have left Venezuela in search of protection and a better life. The majority – more than 6.7 million people – are hosted in Latin American and Caribbean countries.
UNHCR's work in the region
Seeking durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons remains a critical priority for UNHCR. We prioritize protection interventions, humanitarian aid, and long-term solutions, including integration and resettlement.
UNHCR works with States to strengthen refugee protection, access to asylum and local integration. We respond to immediate needs by providing basic relief items and cash assistance. We also work with partners to empower communities and include refugees and asylum-seekers in national systems.
To build on the resilience of affected communities, our operations focus on community-centred interventions, including supporting volunteer networks. UNHCR also boosts feedback and complaint mechanisms across the region, allowing for constant communication with the affected population to ensure the response adapts to their needs, particularly in increasingly risky environments such as borders.
UNHCR’s presence in field locations remains crucial to coordinate efforts with local and national authorities in the monitoring of and quick response to displacement.
Population and financial overview
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Populations
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Note: The "Stateless" category does not include stateless people who are also in other categories, to avoid double counting. The total number of stateless, across all categories, is .
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder.
Population by country
Population by country
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder.
Population by origin
Population by origin
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder.
Financial
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Budget by Impact Areas
Budget by Impact Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Operation
Budget by Operation
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
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Forced displacement in the context of climate change
Hurricanes, storms, floods, and droughts continue to disproportionately affect the region and lead to further displacement. The impacts exacerbate existing inequalities between men and women and affect access to resources.
For this reason, UNHCR will move forward with the implementation of its regional climate action plan in line with UNHCR's Strategic Framework for Climate Action. We promote increased resilience and protection of the most vulnerable and their hosts by reducing climate risks and adapting mechanisms for operational response to displacement in the context of climate change.
Eradicating statelessness
UNHCR supports States in fulfilling their existing commitments on statelessness.
We offer them technical assistance in eradicating statelessness and access to civil documentation, and strive to ensure legal aid and counselling for people at risk of statelessness.
