Sudan: a wind of uncertainty for millions of displaced people

UNHCR is closely monitoring how the situation on the ground is evolving, with movements of people into Chad and out of Khartoum already having been observed.
Emergency
Echos from the field

“I realise more and more that the common ground of all crises is human suffering”

Hussien Ahmad has been working for 7 years with UNHCR, after joining in his home country Syria. In this interview, he reflects on his work as a humanitarian.
UNHCR
Echos from the field

A pass for history: when a football legend meets a refugee team

What seems to be a usual Monday night for the youngsters of the Sotto lo Stesso Sole refugee team will take an unexpected turn with the visit of a football legend.
In Switzerland

Paris Blockchain week 2023: innovative use of blockchain solutions to help people forced to flee

Paris Blockchain Week 2023 brought together important actors in the blockchain and crypto industry. During the renowned event UNHCR won the the award for "Best Impact Project" and Switzerland for UNHCR launched an innovative fundraiser through NFTs.
UNHCR
Innovation

7 movies about refugees worth watching

Here is a list of 7 movies that will change the way you look at people forced to flee, from 'The Swimmers' to 'Hotel Rwanda.'. Their stories of resilience and hope will leave you inspired.
UNHCR

Syria marks 12 years of ongoing conflict

While the Syrian situation has been progressively fading out of the public debate and the media, the country remains the world’s largest displacement crisis with 6,8 million forcibly displaced people throughout the country and over 6,8 million refugees.
Emergency

IKEA’s integration programme – Majid’s story

“I didn’t expect it to be easy to integrate in a different country with a different culture. Now I have friends here, good relations with my neighbours and colleagues, and I am very happy to be living a normal life again.”
In Switzerland

Earthquake aftermath: UNHCR’s support in the Syria-Türkiye region

The death toll continues to rise as casualty reports arrive, surpassing 50,000 to this day. Learn more about UNHCR's impact on the ground.
Emergency

Craftsmanship and Education: Lagardère Travel Retail Switzerland stands with refugees

Lagardère Travel Retail Switzerland in partnership with Switzerland for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s national partner for Switzerland, were pleased to inaugurate a pop-up store on Monday, 27 February at the Geneva airport.
In Switzerland

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