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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

Media release: Share your portrait to give refugees hope away from home!

At Global Refugee Forum GRF in Geneva, participants and locals can have their portraits pasted to Mur de la Treille in an Inside Out Project.

UNHCR

Tue 05/12/2023 - 09:58

Integrated thanks to cheesecakes: a bakery has a recipe for success for refugees

Eli's Cheesecake Factory in Chicago puts refugees to work - and it's a success.

UNHCR

Fri 01/12/2023 - 15:17

We are looking for millionaires: 114 millions forced to flee worldwide need help urgently

We are looking for a millionaire to be able to help 114 millions refugees around the world.

UNHCR

Fri 24/11/2023 - 09:57

Winter is coming: “Your help gives the people in Ukraine the strength to continue”

Karolina Lindholm Billing is UNHCR´s Representative in Ukraine. She started her assignment there 2,5 years ago – not knowing that the situation would escalate as it did last year.

Echos from the field

Wed 22/11/2023 - 08:42

"A dangerous jigsaw of war that is slowly closing around us"

The number of forcibly displaced people worldwide continues to grow: At the end of September 2023, it reached already more than 114 million.

UNHCR

Thu 09/11/2023 - 17:48

One poem and seven novels: Book tips on the topic of refugees

Discover our selection of 7 must-read books on the theme of refugees and exile.

UNHCR

Fri 03/11/2023 - 14:24

Earthquake in Afghanistan: Hundreds of thousands of survivors urgently need help

Western Afghanistan has been shaken by several earthquakes. The survivors urgently need help.

UNHCR

Thu 19/10/2023 - 14:49