Cameroon: Displacement caused by resource scarcity
Since the end of 2021, the Far North of Cameroon has been the scene of violent clashes. Inter-community violence in this region has forced more than 100,000 people to flee, a figure that is probably even higher.
Echos from the field
Meet the cartoonist Hani Abbas
Hani Abbas is a well-known cartoonist, living in Switzerland since 2012 after fleeing the war in Syria. As a Syrian and Palestinian living all his life as a refugee, his artworks reflect his history.
In Switzerland
Standing with Refugees : SPORTEGRATION
SPORTEGRATION est une association fondée en 2016 qui réunit des personnes réfugiées et des locaux ici en Suisse. Nous utilisons le sport comme base et moyen pour une intégration durable des jeunes.
Standing with Refugees
Innovation and the humanitarian sector: a booming partnership
In recent years, digital tools, technology and innovation have progressively transformed sectors and industries, permeating the strategies of many organizations, private companies and academic institutions.
UNHCR
Refugee Portraits: Awadil
For the fourth article in our series, we met Awadil*, who had to flee Pakistan 28 years ago, where his life was in danger. He was granted asylum in Switzerland, where he now works as a social worker helping other refugees.
Refugee Portraits
Yemen: the world's largest humanitarian crisis.
Eight years. That's how long the crisis in Yemen has already lasted, a civil war that has forced more than 4 million people to move within the country. A devastating crisis, which has destroyed health services and food supplies in the country.
UNHCR
"The foundation of what we do is the recognition that work is a source of dignity."
Since 2015, Capacity is dedicated to responding to this very important issue of creating a feeling of belonging for those who have experienced being a refugee or a migrant
Standing with Refugees
"We are very proud at Servette FC to represent Geneva with UNHCR"
We took advantage of our partnership with the SFC to ask former national team player Philippe Senderos some questions about forced displacement and football.
In Switzerland
« Even if it's -2°, people are well motivated and with a smile »
For the ninth article in our series, we met with FLAG21, a non-profit association that aims to facilitate the integration of people with asylum and migration backgrounds in Geneva through sports activities.
In Switzerland
Refugee numbers from Ukraine reach 3 million
More than 3 million people have fled Ukraine in less than three weeks. Update on the situation on the ground.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.