Together with refugees: We are looking for your story!

We are looking for your refugee story to inspire the Swiss population.
In Switzerland

Ongoing violence in DR Congo: almost 2 million refugees expected this year

Fighting continues in the DR Congo, UNHCR expects almost 2 million refugees this year and therefore needs almost USD 670 million.
Emergency

Two years of war in Ukraine: "I survived and will live on!"

86-year-old Anton Petrovich was injured in the war in Ukraine. Despite this, he returned to his destroyed home and is building a new life there. He and the other victims need help.
Emergency

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

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

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

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

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

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
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