15% of UNHCR funding received for 2025: continued efforts are needed

In a world marked by escalating conflicts and displacement, the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has announced a landmark achievement: donor governments have pledged an unprecedented US$1.143 billion to support UNHCR programmes in 2025.
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Celebrate the Holidays with MADE51: Beautiful Gifts That Make a Difference

Among the 120 million forcibly displaced people worldwide are talented artisans whose cultural heritage and skills create objects of extraordinary beauty. When people are forced to flee, they leave behind homes, communities and livelihoods. Often they fin
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Ceasefire brings a glimpse of hope amid devastating humanitarian crises in Lebanon and Syria

Even with the ceasefire, the challenges are far from over. Many displaced people started returning to their homes today, but they are coming back to towns and neighbourhoods that have been heavily damaged by airstrikes.
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Drawing a bright future for Displaced Girls

This year, Caran d'Ache is teaming up with Switzerland for UNHCR during their Colourful Days campaign with a mission to bring color and hope into the lives of those forced to flee, focusing on supporting the education of displaced girls
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Climate change, displacement, and refugees: Less talk and more action needed

Climate change is having a particular impact on people forced to flee their homes. Find out more about the major challenges linking climate and displacement from Andrew Harper, UNHCR's Special Adviser on Climate Action.
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Top 3 Video Games: Understand refugees’ journeys in an interactive way

Top 3 Video Games : Understand refugees’ journeys in an interactive way
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Thank You, MSC Foundation: Supporting Flood Relief in Chad

anitarian response. We are pleased to announce the signed agreement formalizing this significant contribution. It will significantly strengthen UNHCR’s ability to assist those displaced by the flooding.
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Zurich Film Festival: Focus on Sudan

As a charity partner of the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF), we had the privilege of hosting a panel discussion on 10 October 2024. The discussion took place immediately after the screening of the documentary “Sudan – Remember Us” by French director Hind Medde
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Global Art, Global Impact: Artists Unite for UNHCR in Bridging Worlds Digital Auction

Switzerland for UNHCR is excited to announce Bridging Worlds: Digital Art Beyond Borders, our upcoming digital art sale on Christie’s 3.0 platform.
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