The Ongoing Crisis in Syria: Updates from the Field

The crisis in Syria has now entered its 14th year and remains one of the largest displacement crises in the world, with millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance inside Syria and in neighbouring countries.
Echos from the field

Millions of people protected with your support in 2024

In 2024, UNHCR faced numerous challenges, responding to 43 emergencies, including conflicts, climate disasters, and disease outbreaks. With 91% of its workforce in the field, UNHCR provided critical aid and protection to millions of displaced people.
Emergency

5 resolutions for a more peaceful year

The beginning of the year is always a time of great motivation, planning, and positive resolutions for the upcoming year. Discover 5 resolutions you can adopt for a more peaceful year.
In Switzerland

Stronger together

The year 2024 was extraordinarily challenging. The number of people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and persecution reached nearly 123 million by the end of June.
Echos from the field

Highlights 2024 at Switzerland for UNHCR

As we reflect on 2024, it's heartening to see the incredible stories of resilience, creativity, and community that have emerged in Switzerland and around the world for people forced to flee.
In Switzerland

Patience and vigilance needed for Syria’s path to peace and reconstruction

Recent developments in Syria are raising hopes for peace and reconstruction. After more than 14 years of conflict, Syria has an unprecedented opportunity to move towards peace, with its people beginning to return home.
Press release

15% of UNHCR funding received for 2025: continued efforts are needed

In a world marked by escalating conflicts and displacement, the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has announced a landmark achievement: donor governments have pledged an unprecedented US$1.143 billion to support UNHCR programmes in 2025.
Press release

Celebrate the Holidays with MADE51: Beautiful Gifts That Make a Difference

Among the 120 million forcibly displaced people worldwide are talented artisans whose cultural heritage and skills create objects of extraordinary beauty. When people are forced to flee, they leave behind homes, communities and livelihoods. Often they fin
Standing with Refugees

Ceasefire brings a glimpse of hope amid devastating humanitarian crises in Lebanon and Syria

Even with the ceasefire, the challenges are far from over. Many displaced people started returning to their homes today, but they are coming back to towns and neighbourhoods that have been heavily damaged by airstrikes.
Echos from the field
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Viktoria was forced to flee Ukraine: Her story
In 2022, Viktoria was forced to flee Odessa in Ukraine with her children and her disabled mother. They made their way to neighbouring Moldova and found shelter in a refugee centre in the capital Chisinau.
Echos from the field
The Ongoing Crisis in Syria: Updates from the Field
The crisis in Syria has now entered its 14th year and remains one of the largest displacement crises in the world, with millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance inside Syria and in neighbouring countries.
Echos from the field
Millions of people protected with your support in 2024
In 2024, UNHCR faced numerous challenges, responding to 43 emergencies, including conflicts, climate disasters, and disease outbreaks. With 91% of its workforce in the field, UNHCR provided critical aid and protection to millions of displaced people.
Emergency
5 resolutions for a more peaceful year
The beginning of the year is always a time of great motivation, planning, and positive resolutions for the upcoming year. Discover 5 resolutions you can adopt for a more peaceful year.
In Switzerland
Stronger together
The year 2024 was extraordinarily challenging. The number of people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and persecution reached nearly 123 million by the end of June.
Echos from the field
Highlights 2024 at Switzerland for UNHCR
As we reflect on 2024, it's heartening to see the incredible stories of resilience, creativity, and community that have emerged in Switzerland and around the world for people forced to flee.
In Switzerland