UNHCR and UNIQLO third edition of the Youth with Refugees Art Contest

On World Refugee Day, June 20th UNHCR is launching its third edition of the Youth with Refugees Art Contest in collaboration with UNIQLO, encouraging young people across the world to use their creativity in support of people forced to flee.
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The right to live in peace: advocating for LGBTIQ+ rights in Colombia

A trans woman, María Victoria has faced discrimination throughout her life and decided to make advocating for displaced LGBTIQ+ people -a particularly vulnerable population- her life-mission.
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Sudan : up to 860'000 could be forced to flee in the coming months

As the country experienced a full month of brutal fighting throughout its territory, the human toll of the conflict is tragically increasing. Facing such an uncertain situation, more and more people have no other choice than to flee to safety.
Emergency

Basketball for refugees: a transformational workshop

This Wednesday, a group of young refugees and professional basketball players got together at the House of Basketball, the headquarters of the International Basketball Federation for a transformational workshop.
In Switzerland

UNHCR’s Innovation Funds: Solving real-life challenges with Innovative solutions

On the occasion of World Creativity and Innovation day, we have interviewed Hovig Etyemezian, Head of Innovation at UNHCR. He shared with us about their Innovation funds and how they help solve real-life challenges in the field.
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Sudan: a wind of uncertainty for millions of displaced people

UNHCR is closely monitoring how the situation on the ground is evolving, with movements of people into Chad and out of Khartoum already having been observed.
Emergency

“I realise more and more that the common ground of all crises is human suffering”

Hussien Ahmad has been working for 7 years with UNHCR, after joining in his home country Syria. In this interview, he reflects on his work as a humanitarian.
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A pass for history: when a football legend meets a refugee team

What seems to be a usual Monday night for the youngsters of the Sotto lo Stesso Sole refugee team will take an unexpected turn with the visit of a football legend.
In Switzerland

Paris Blockchain week 2023: innovative use of blockchain solutions to help people forced to flee

Paris Blockchain Week 2023 brought together important actors in the blockchain and crypto industry. During the renowned event UNHCR won the the award for "Best Impact Project" and Switzerland for UNHCR launched an innovative fundraiser through NFTs.
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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