Ulyana lost everything in Avdiivka, Ukraine. Her papers gave her her dignity back.

Four years after the Russian invasion, thousands of Ukrainians are still fleeing, often without having time to grab their identification papers. UNHCR gives them more than legal support, we help them rebuild their lives.
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Daniel Risch joins the Board of Trustees of Switzerland for UNHCR

Former Head of Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein, Daniel Risch was appointed on 11 February to the Board of Trustees of Switzerland for UNHCR.
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A Swiss community shows solidarity: four years of war, four years of commitment to people fleeing their homes

Discover how Küsnacht’s Sonnenhof project has supported refugees from Ukraine for four years – a powerful example of Swiss solidarity in action.
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Emergency Impact Report 2025: UNHCR’s global response to displacement

In 2025, UNHCR responded to overlapping emergencies worldwide despite severe funding cuts. This report highlights the impact – and what’s at stake.
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Magnum Photos and UNHCR: 75 years of shared perspectives on exile

For 75 years, Magnum Photos and UNHCR have been documenting the journeys of refugees through powerful images, from the post-war period to the present day.
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75 years of UNHCR: Five surprising facts you probably didn't know

iscover five surprising facts about UNHCR’s 75 years of action from Geneva to the world — protecting 122 million people and twice awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Surviving winter in Moldova: A Swiss aid worker’s urgent call for Ukrainian refugees

Anne-Marie Deutschlander, UNHCR Representative in Moldova, shares how Ukrainian refugees in Moldova survive harsh winters on CHF 48 a month — and how Switzerland helps save lives.
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7 Festive recipes from refugees: Dishes that bring people together

Explore seven festive recipes from refugees around the world, featuring sweet and savoury dishes that bring people together during the holidays.
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Too poor to go home: The humanitarian crisis facing Syrian refugees in Jordan

Maria Stavropoulou, UNHCR Representative in Jordan, shares how funding cuts are deepening the crisis for Syrian refugees in Jordan. An honest account of a crisis that demands our attention, and above all, our action.
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Chad: When Humanitarian Aid Builds the Future

In Chad, UNHCR’s work goes beyond emergency response – durable shelters, self-sufficiency through agriculture, and training of young people are at the heart of UNHCR's humanitarian work. A testimony by Rémi Vallet, CEO of Switzerland for UNHCR.
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