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Switzerland for UNHCR welcomes new Executive Director

Switzerland for UNHCR, the UN Refugees Agency’s national partner, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rémi Vallet as its new Executive Director, effective September 15, 2025.

Press release

Thu 03/07/2025 - 10:00

UNHCR calls for de-escalation as Israel-Iran strikes create humanitarian fears

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is joining the UN Secretary-General and other leaders in appealing for an urgent de-escalation in the dangerously spiralling conflict between Israel and Iran.

Press release

Mon 23/06/2025 - 11:02

World Refugee Day: A bittersweet celebration

This World Refugee Day, we are not celebrating. Faced with dramatic budget cuts, millions of refugees are losing access to shelter, education and healthcare. Take action with us. Donate today.

UNHCR

Fri 20/06/2025 - 08:57

Global displacement at record high: UNHCR’s 2024 Global Trends and why it matters for Switzerland

UNHCR's Global Trends 2024 reveals 123 million displaced people. Discover key facts, debunk myths, and learn how Switzerland can help.

UNHCR

Mon 16/06/2025 - 13:22

Peace Therapist: How a former Syrian refugee is changing mental health access

Discover how Syrian refugee Jin Davod founded "Peace Therapist", a mental health platform offering free therapy to thousands of refugees and earthquake survivors in Türkiye — and won the regional 2024 Nansen Refugee Award.

Refugee Portraits

Wed 21/05/2025 - 08:52

From survival to strength: Stories of displaced mothers

This Mother’s Day, discover the powerful stories of five refugee moms – from Ukraine to Venezuela – who embody resilience, love, and hope. Learn how UNHCR supports mothers on the move.

Refugee Portraits

Fri 09/05/2025 - 07:50

Flavours of Hope: 7 refugee recipes to discover and share

Discover authentic recipes from refugees around the world. A free cookbook blending tradition, memory, and solidarity.

Refugee Portraits

Wed 30/04/2025 - 07:34

Sudan: A humanitarian’s outcry on an overlooked crisis

Discover the powerful testimony of Petros Mastakas, a UNHCR humanitarian, on the Sudanese refugee crisis. Extreme violence, desert exodus, local solidarity—an emotional account of one of today’s worst humanitarian crises. Don't look away. Let's act.

Echos from the field

Wed 23/04/2025 - 13:34

The Malaika Theatre: How refugees and Swiss locals connect through art

Malaika Theatre in Switzerland fosters refugee integration through theatre. Discover how this unique project strengthens language skills, self-confidence, and cultural exchange.

Standing with Refugees

Tue 08/04/2025 - 06:52

Crisis in Sudan: 5 things to know about one of the worst humanitarian crises

Since 2023, the war in Sudan has displaced more than 12 million people. Discover 5 key facts and how you can help refugees.

Emergency

Tue 01/04/2025 - 07:17