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
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
"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
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.
In the face of a worsening global refugee crisis and the massive reduction in global humanitarian aid, Switzerland’s tradition of solidarity is more vital than ever. Find out how your support can make a difference.
In Geneva, Jawad, an Afghan refugee, has created a community around volleyball and volunteering. A moving story of resilience and integration that will be shared on Switzerland’s national holiday, August 1.
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.