Windows: the first NFT collection for refugees

To mark the 70th anniversary of the signing of the 1971 Refugee Convention, Switzerland for UNHCR partnered with Hani Abbas to launch UNHCR’s first ever NFT collection.
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Standing with Refugees: Cuisine Lab

For our sixth article we met with Cuisine Lab, a social enterprise that provides restaurant and catering services and employs passionate refugee chefs.
Standing with Refugees

Refugee Portraits: Maryam Sediqi

" Try to understand why people come, why they have no choice. They are as human as any of us. "
Refugee Portraits

Looking back on the La Tour Genève Triathlon: Running for refugees

Last weekend the La Tour Genève Triathlon took place. We asked some questions to Chiara Valdesolo, who launched a fundraiser for Switzerland for UNHCR that collected over 1,500 francs.
Event

The Refugee Paralympic team: a symbol of courage

This week, the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan are coming to a close. An official refugee team of six athletes from four nationalities competed in various events for the first time.
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Humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan

Images of crowds on the tarmac of Kabul airport, desperately trying to leave Afghanistan, could been seen all around the world. After 20 years of conflict, the Taliban have seized power.
Emergency

70 ans en images

July 28 marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. We decided to celebrate this anniversary milestone by looking back at seven decades of photo archives from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
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More than 82 million displaced in 2020

Over the past 10 years, the number of people forced to flee their homes has been exponentially increasing. In 2020, there were more than 82.4 million uprooted people.
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Switzerland for UNHCR welcomes new Executive Director
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.
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World Refugee Day: A bittersweet celebration
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.
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From survival to strength: Stories of displaced mothers
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.
Refugee Portraits