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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.
ℹ️ Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/briefin...
Urgent support is needed.
ℹ️ Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/briefin...
🚨 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.
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.
➡️ Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
➡️ Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
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.
➡️ Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
➡️ Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
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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➡️ Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
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.
➡️ Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
➡️ Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
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. 💙
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.
Meet the #NansenAward winner for the Middle-East and North Africa, Taban Shoresh.
January 5, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Meet the #NansenAward winner for the Middle-East and North Africa, Taban Shoresh.
December 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Hope. Resilience. Strength.
These values shape everything #NansenAward winner for the Middle East and North Africa, Taban Shoresh, does through her organization, The Lotus Flower.
These values shape everything #NansenAward winner for the Middle East and North Africa, Taban Shoresh, does through her organization, The Lotus Flower.
December 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Hope. Resilience. Strength.
These values shape everything #NansenAward winner for the Middle East and North Africa, Taban Shoresh, does through her organization, The Lotus Flower.
These values shape everything #NansenAward winner for the Middle East and North Africa, Taban Shoresh, does through her organization, The Lotus Flower.
Meet Negara Nazari.
Education Advocate. Afghan woman. Refugee. 2025 #NansenAward winner for Asia-Pacific.
Education Advocate. Afghan woman. Refugee. 2025 #NansenAward winner for Asia-Pacific.
December 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Meet Negara Nazari.
Education Advocate. Afghan woman. Refugee. 2025 #NansenAward winner for Asia-Pacific.
Education Advocate. Afghan woman. Refugee. 2025 #NansenAward winner for Asia-Pacific.
🚨We are deeply alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation in Burundi, which has reached a critical point following a rapid influx of refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
December 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
🚨We are deeply alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation in Burundi, which has reached a critical point following a rapid influx of refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
“Whatever you do. Whoever you are. Don't underestimate the power that you have to change things for the better.”
📣 An important final message from UN High Commissioner @filippograndi.unhcr.org at the Global #RefugeeForum Progress Review.
📣 An important final message from UN High Commissioner @filippograndi.unhcr.org at the Global #RefugeeForum Progress Review.
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
“Whatever you do. Whoever you are. Don't underestimate the power that you have to change things for the better.”
📣 An important final message from UN High Commissioner @filippograndi.unhcr.org at the Global #RefugeeForum Progress Review.
📣 An important final message from UN High Commissioner @filippograndi.unhcr.org at the Global #RefugeeForum Progress Review.
It’s official!
Barham Salih, former President of Iraq, has been elected as the next High Commissioner for Refugees.
Having been a refugee himself, he brings powerful lived experience to lead UNHCR.
We’re excited to welcome him soon. 💙
Barham Salih, former President of Iraq, has been elected as the next High Commissioner for Refugees.
Having been a refugee himself, he brings powerful lived experience to lead UNHCR.
We’re excited to welcome him soon. 💙
December 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It’s official!
Barham Salih, former President of Iraq, has been elected as the next High Commissioner for Refugees.
Having been a refugee himself, he brings powerful lived experience to lead UNHCR.
We’re excited to welcome him soon. 💙
Barham Salih, former President of Iraq, has been elected as the next High Commissioner for Refugees.
Having been a refugee himself, he brings powerful lived experience to lead UNHCR.
We’re excited to welcome him soon. 💙
Humanity took centre stage at the 2025 #NansenAward, where extraordinary people and organisations were recognised for standing with refugees and displaced communities around the world.
Check out the highlights.
Check out the highlights.
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Humanity took centre stage at the 2025 #NansenAward, where extraordinary people and organisations were recognised for standing with refugees and displaced communities around the world.
Check out the highlights.
Check out the highlights.
Meet the #NansenAward winner for the Middle-East and North Africa, Taban Shoresh.
Her non-profit, The Lotus Flower, has built safe spaces, skills programmes and mental health support for women and girls recovering from conflict, helping 105,000 people rebuild their lives.
Her non-profit, The Lotus Flower, has built safe spaces, skills programmes and mental health support for women and girls recovering from conflict, helping 105,000 people rebuild their lives.
December 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Meet the #NansenAward winner for the Middle-East and North Africa, Taban Shoresh.
Her non-profit, The Lotus Flower, has built safe spaces, skills programmes and mental health support for women and girls recovering from conflict, helping 105,000 people rebuild their lives.
Her non-profit, The Lotus Flower, has built safe spaces, skills programmes and mental health support for women and girls recovering from conflict, helping 105,000 people rebuild their lives.