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This is a critical moment to act, while there is still an opportunity to find long-term solutions and resolve displacement for Afghan returnees in their homeland, often after years and decades in exile.
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UNHCR seeks support for solutions as 5.4 million Afghans return since late 2023 | UNHCR
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, continues to observe significant numbers of Afghans returning or being forced to return from neighbouring countries in extremely difficult circumstances.So far this year, nearly 150,000 Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan. These arrivals come on top of already unprecedented returns – 2.9 million people in 2025, bringing the total to some 5.4 million since October 2023.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
This is a critical moment to act, while there is still an opportunity to find long-term solutions and resolve displacement for Afghan returnees in their homeland, often after years and decades in exile.
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This year, our focus is on supporting the reintegration of returnees.
We have the access, presence and experience over the last four decades in Afghanistan to deliver assistance that communities themselves say they need most.
We have the access, presence and experience over the last four decades in Afghanistan to deliver assistance that communities themselves say they need most.
February 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
This year, our focus is on supporting the reintegration of returnees.
We have the access, presence and experience over the last four decades in Afghanistan to deliver assistance that communities themselves say they need most.
We have the access, presence and experience over the last four decades in Afghanistan to deliver assistance that communities themselves say they need most.
These decisions are not driven by a lack of desire to remain in the country, but by the reality that many are unable to rebuild a viable and dignified life.
February 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
These decisions are not driven by a lack of desire to remain in the country, but by the reality that many are unable to rebuild a viable and dignified life.
We are deeply concerned about the sustainability of these returns.
While 5% of returnees say they intend to leave Afghanistan again, more than 10% know a relative or community member who has already left.
While 5% of returnees say they intend to leave Afghanistan again, more than 10% know a relative or community member who has already left.
February 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
We are deeply concerned about the sustainability of these returns.
While 5% of returnees say they intend to leave Afghanistan again, more than 10% know a relative or community member who has already left.
While 5% of returnees say they intend to leave Afghanistan again, more than 10% know a relative or community member who has already left.
The speed and scale of these returns have pushed Afghanistan deeper into crisis, as the country continues to face a deteriorating humanitarian and human rights situation – particularly for women and girls – a fragile economy and recurring natural disasters.
February 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
The speed and scale of these returns have pushed Afghanistan deeper into crisis, as the country continues to face a deteriorating humanitarian and human rights situation – particularly for women and girls – a fragile economy and recurring natural disasters.
So far this year, nearly 150,000 Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan.
These arrivals come on top of an already unprecedented scale of returns to Afghanistan – nearly 3 million people in 2025; some 5.4 million since October 2023.
These arrivals come on top of an already unprecedented scale of returns to Afghanistan – nearly 3 million people in 2025; some 5.4 million since October 2023.
February 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
So far this year, nearly 150,000 Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan.
These arrivals come on top of an already unprecedented scale of returns to Afghanistan – nearly 3 million people in 2025; some 5.4 million since October 2023.
These arrivals come on top of an already unprecedented scale of returns to Afghanistan – nearly 3 million people in 2025; some 5.4 million since October 2023.
🎤 Stronger voices. Better decisions.
Yana Liubymova shares why displaced people must lead the response to displacement.
As the 4-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches with millions of Ukrainians still displaced, listen to her big message.
Yana Liubymova shares why displaced people must lead the response to displacement.
As the 4-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches with millions of Ukrainians still displaced, listen to her big message.
February 9, 2026 at 11:06 AM
🎤 Stronger voices. Better decisions.
Yana Liubymova shares why displaced people must lead the response to displacement.
As the 4-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches with millions of Ukrainians still displaced, listen to her big message.
Yana Liubymova shares why displaced people must lead the response to displacement.
As the 4-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches with millions of Ukrainians still displaced, listen to her big message.
We are so proud to see former UN High Commissioner for Refugees @filippograndi.unhcr.org and refugee Olympic medalist Cindy Ngamba embody the true power of sport to foster peace at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
Let the Games Begin!
Let the Games Begin!
February 7, 2026 at 11:32 AM
We are so proud to see former UN High Commissioner for Refugees @filippograndi.unhcr.org and refugee Olympic medalist Cindy Ngamba embody the true power of sport to foster peace at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
Let the Games Begin!
Let the Games Begin!
Survivor. Advocate. Leader.
From pain to empowerment, Aminata’s journey is one of resilience and transformation.
This is how she’s fighting to #EndFGM.
From pain to empowerment, Aminata’s journey is one of resilience and transformation.
This is how she’s fighting to #EndFGM.
February 6, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Survivor. Advocate. Leader.
From pain to empowerment, Aminata’s journey is one of resilience and transformation.
This is how she’s fighting to #EndFGM.
From pain to empowerment, Aminata’s journey is one of resilience and transformation.
This is how she’s fighting to #EndFGM.
Recurrent climate shocks are driving mass displacement in Mozambique. Severe flooding has displaced nearly 400,000 people since the start of the year on top of conflict-related displacement in the north.
Urgent support is needed.
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Urgent support is needed.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Recurrent climate shocks are driving mass displacement in Mozambique. Severe flooding has displaced nearly 400,000 people since the start of the year on top of conflict-related displacement in the north.
Urgent support is needed.
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Urgent support is needed.
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🚨 Life-saving supplies have reached people in Kobane (Ein Al-Arab), Syria.
Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s what you need to know.
January 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM
🚨 Life-saving supplies have reached people in Kobane (Ein Al-Arab), Syria.
Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s what you need to know.
From southern Mozambique: flooding continues to displace families and strain overcrowded shelters.
With 600,000+ people affected, UNHCR is on the ground supporting the response.
With 600,000+ people affected, UNHCR is on the ground supporting the response.
January 27, 2026 at 11:29 AM
From southern Mozambique: flooding continues to displace families and strain overcrowded shelters.
With 600,000+ people affected, UNHCR is on the ground supporting the response.
With 600,000+ people affected, UNHCR is on the ground supporting the response.
UNHCR and our partner Mission Proliska were on site immediately, providing blankets, emergency repair kits and psychosocial support to people traumatized by the attack.
As attacks continue and winter tightens its grip, needs are rising fast.
If you can, please help: bit.ly/3PMH5J6
As attacks continue and winter tightens its grip, needs are rising fast.
If you can, please help: bit.ly/3PMH5J6
January 23, 2026 at 11:40 AM
UNHCR and our partner Mission Proliska were on site immediately, providing blankets, emergency repair kits and psychosocial support to people traumatized by the attack.
As attacks continue and winter tightens its grip, needs are rising fast.
If you can, please help: bit.ly/3PMH5J6
As attacks continue and winter tightens its grip, needs are rising fast.
If you can, please help: bit.ly/3PMH5J6
A Russian drone attack hit residential buildings in Dnipro, Ukraine, yesterday. This is yet another strike in a war that continues through the depths of winter.
With temperatures dropping to –15°C, families are left facing destroyed homes with life-threatening needs.
With temperatures dropping to –15°C, families are left facing destroyed homes with life-threatening needs.
January 23, 2026 at 11:40 AM
A Russian drone attack hit residential buildings in Dnipro, Ukraine, yesterday. This is yet another strike in a war that continues through the depths of winter.
With temperatures dropping to –15°C, families are left facing destroyed homes with life-threatening needs.
With temperatures dropping to –15°C, families are left facing destroyed homes with life-threatening needs.
Floodwaters are rising. Families are fleeing. Needs are growing by the hour.
Severe flooding has affected 600,000+ people in southern Mozambique, triggering new displacement.
UNHCR is supporting the Government-led response and stands ready to scale it up.
Severe flooding has affected 600,000+ people in southern Mozambique, triggering new displacement.
UNHCR is supporting the Government-led response and stands ready to scale it up.
January 23, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Floodwaters are rising. Families are fleeing. Needs are growing by the hour.
Severe flooding has affected 600,000+ people in southern Mozambique, triggering new displacement.
UNHCR is supporting the Government-led response and stands ready to scale it up.
Severe flooding has affected 600,000+ people in southern Mozambique, triggering new displacement.
UNHCR is supporting the Government-led response and stands ready to scale it up.
In Chad, High Commissioner Barham Salih met Sudanese refugees who had just escaped conflict and carnage in Sudan.
He took what he witnessed and the stories he heard to #WEF26. This was his message to the world.
He took what he witnessed and the stories he heard to #WEF26. This was his message to the world.
January 21, 2026 at 6:20 PM
In Chad, High Commissioner Barham Salih met Sudanese refugees who had just escaped conflict and carnage in Sudan.
He took what he witnessed and the stories he heard to #WEF26. This was his message to the world.
He took what he witnessed and the stories he heard to #WEF26. This was his message to the world.
Recent fighting in east and northeast Syria has forced thousands of families to flee looking for safety during harsh winter conditions.
UNHCR is supporting with core relief items but safety and access to humanitarian workers is critical to be able to scale up the response to the growing needs.
UNHCR is supporting with core relief items but safety and access to humanitarian workers is critical to be able to scale up the response to the growing needs.
January 20, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Recent fighting in east and northeast Syria has forced thousands of families to flee looking for safety during harsh winter conditions.
UNHCR is supporting with core relief items but safety and access to humanitarian workers is critical to be able to scale up the response to the growing needs.
UNHCR is supporting with core relief items but safety and access to humanitarian workers is critical to be able to scale up the response to the growing needs.
Even as severe funding cuts put further pressure on humanitarian resources, UNHCR responded last year to a range of highly complex new emergencies as well as intensifying protracted crises that forced millions of people from their homes.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Even as severe funding cuts put further pressure on humanitarian resources, UNHCR responded last year to a range of highly complex new emergencies as well as intensifying protracted crises that forced millions of people from their homes.
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High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, today underscored the need for urgent humanitarian assistance and protection for people fleeing the brutal war in Sudan, and for greater support for refugees to rebuild their lives with dignity.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:58 AM
High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, today underscored the need for urgent humanitarian assistance and protection for people fleeing the brutal war in Sudan, and for greater support for refugees to rebuild their lives with dignity.
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Severe storms and freezing weather are taking a heavy toll on refugees.
As storms sweep across the Middle East, families are living in flooded tents under extremely harsh conditions.
Let’s stand with them this winter. 💙
As storms sweep across the Middle East, families are living in flooded tents under extremely harsh conditions.
Let’s stand with them this winter. 💙
January 14, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Severe storms and freezing weather are taking a heavy toll on refugees.
As storms sweep across the Middle East, families are living in flooded tents under extremely harsh conditions.
Let’s stand with them this winter. 💙
As storms sweep across the Middle East, families are living in flooded tents under extremely harsh conditions.
Let’s stand with them this winter. 💙
Over 800,000 refugees and asylum seekers live in Kenya.
Some 300,000 refugees, mostly from South Sudan, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, have found safety in Kakuma, where the consequences of a lack of humanitarian funding are stark.
Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
Some 300,000 refugees, mostly from South Sudan, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, have found safety in Kakuma, where the consequences of a lack of humanitarian funding are stark.
Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
In Kenya, UNHCR’s Salih urges greater solidarity and solutions for refugees | UNHCR
NAIROBI – On his first official visit as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih today called for stronger global support to develop the solutions refugees need to rebuild their lives.Speaking in Nairobi after visiting Kakuma municipality in northern Kenya, Salih acknowledged Kenya’s decades-long generosity in hosting refugees and the farsighted policies that allow refugees to work and access health care, education and financial services.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Over 800,000 refugees and asylum seekers live in Kenya.
Some 300,000 refugees, mostly from South Sudan, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, have found safety in Kakuma, where the consequences of a lack of humanitarian funding are stark.
Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
Some 300,000 refugees, mostly from South Sudan, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, have found safety in Kakuma, where the consequences of a lack of humanitarian funding are stark.
Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
“Despite scarce resources, Kenya continues to show remarkable solidarity for people in need through smart policies that foster self-reliance and economic growth.”
~ Barham Salih, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
~ Barham Salih, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
January 12, 2026 at 11:29 AM
“Despite scarce resources, Kenya continues to show remarkable solidarity for people in need through smart policies that foster self-reliance and economic growth.”
~ Barham Salih, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
~ Barham Salih, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Speaking in Nairobi after visiting Kakuma in northern Kenya, the High Commissioner acknowledged Kenya’s decades-long generosity in hosting refugees and the farsighted policies that allow refugees to work and access healthcare, education and financial services.
January 12, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Speaking in Nairobi after visiting Kakuma in northern Kenya, the High Commissioner acknowledged Kenya’s decades-long generosity in hosting refugees and the farsighted policies that allow refugees to work and access healthcare, education and financial services.
On his first official visit as UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih today called for stronger global support to develop the solutions refugees need to rebuild their lives.
January 12, 2026 at 11:29 AM
On his first official visit as UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih today called for stronger global support to develop the solutions refugees need to rebuild their lives.
This is what survivor-centred leadership looks like.
This is the #NansenAward winner for the Middle East and North Africa.
This is the #NansenAward winner for the Middle East and North Africa.
January 5, 2026 at 11:34 AM
This is what survivor-centred leadership looks like.
This is the #NansenAward winner for the Middle East and North Africa.
This is the #NansenAward winner for the Middle East and North Africa.