‘’Faces 04 – A world without displacement’’: NFT collection in support of people forced to flee

On the occasion of our 5th collaboration in the Cardano community, we have partnered with renowned crypto artist Chadi Nassar, and launched a limited AI generated NFT collection that sheds light on UNHCR’s eight ongoing emergencies.
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Innovation

1st of August: No reason to celebrate for stateless people

What must it feel like for a person who lives in a country that does not recognize them? For which they don´t really exist? And to know that their own government won´t provide for their safety?
In Switzerland

100 days of conflict in Sudan

This past weekend, the conflict in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the forces of the country's ruling army entered its 100th day.
Emergency

Picturing horror: conflicts seen through children's drawings

In 2022, there were 108.5 million people forced to flee their homes worldwide. 41% of them are under the age of 18. While children are among those most affected by situations of forced displacement, their stories are not often heard.
In Switzerland

Running, swimming and cycling for refugees

Last weekend saw the 33rd edition of the La Tour Genève Triathlon, the biggest competition of its kind in Switzerland. In the heat of the day, more than 3,600 people swam, ran and cycled along the shores of Lake Geneva.
In Switzerland

NFTs for good: Kind Hoofs project sold out in 48 hours

At the core of Switzerland for UNHCR's collaboration with the Cardano Foundation, we are collaborating with Goat Tribe, an important actor in the Cardano ecosystem. Through the Kind Hoofs initiative, we launched an NFT sale that went sold out in 48H.
UNHCR
Innovation

Visibility is inclusion: World Refugee Day 2023

To celebrate World Refugee Day on June 20, Switzerland for UNHCR, UNHCR’s national partner in Switzerland, invited members of the refugee and host community to participate in an Inside Out activity.
In Switzerland

108.5 million people displaced in 2022

On June 14th, UNHCR released the 2022 Global Trends Report, a landmark publication summarizing the situation of forced displacement throughout the world.
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UNHCR and UNIQLO third edition of the Youth with Refugees Art Contest

On World Refugee Day, June 20th UNHCR is launching its third edition of the Youth with Refugees Art Contest in collaboration with UNIQLO, encouraging young people across the world to use their creativity in support of people forced to flee.
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Chad: When Humanitarian Aid Builds the Future

In Chad, UNHCR’s work goes beyond emergency response – durable shelters, self-sufficiency through agriculture, and training of young people are at the heart of UNHCR's humanitarian work. A testimony by Rémi Vallet, CEO of Switzerland for UNHCR.
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