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One year of conflict in Sudan: "It's heartbreaking to see these people"

The conflict in Sudan began a year ago. The UNHCR regional director in charge describes the situation as heartbreaking.

UNHCR

Fri 12/04/2024 - 11:46

From refugee to Olympic hero: “My documentary about Tadesse Abraham”

Vincent Häring arbeitet an einem Dokumentarfilm über Tadesse Abraham. Der beste Schweizer Langstreckenläufer kam einst als Flüchtling aus Eritrea in die Schweiz.

In Switzerland

Thu 04/04/2024 - 12:06

Underfunding for UNHCR - “We face impossible decisions to meet the greatest demand we’ve ever seen”

If we starve the funds for the UN, we starve the hopes of millions of refugees.

Echos from the field

Thu 28/03/2024 - 17:18

From complete beginners to award winners, celebrating 1 year of WRFGS

As the number of forcibly displaced people is continuously on the rise, we have to think of innovative ways to raise funds and help support them. That is why one year ago, we initiated a collaboration with the Cardano Foundation by launching WRFGS.

UNHCR

Thu 21/03/2024 - 09:24

Together with refugees: We are looking for your story!

We are looking for your refugee story to inspire the Swiss population.

In Switzerland

Wed 13/03/2024 - 09:03

Ongoing violence in DR Congo: almost 2 million refugees expected this year

Fighting continues in the DR Congo, UNHCR expects almost 2 million refugees this year and therefore needs almost USD 670 million.

Emergency

Tue 05/03/2024 - 15:13

Two years of war in Ukraine: "I survived and will live on!"

86-year-old Anton Petrovich was injured in the war in Ukraine. Despite this, he returned to his destroyed home and is building a new life there. He and the other victims need help.

Emergency

Sat 24/02/2024 - 10:30

One year after the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria: "The need for humanitarian aid is increasing."

One year after the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, the people there are increasingly dependent on humanitarian aid.

Standing with Refugees

Wed 07/02/2024 - 14:21

Blockchain technology to help refugees: INATBA award for Switzerland for UNHCR and Cardano Foundation

Switzerland for UNHCR and the Cardano Foundation have received an INATBA Award for their collaboration in the field of blockchain technology for refugees.

UNHCR

Wed 31/01/2024 - 10:15

Portraits for refugees: big turnout for the Inside Out Action in Geneva

The Inside Out Action in Geneva during the Global Refugee Forum was a big success.

In Switzerland

Thu 21/12/2023 - 09:28