Marking one year of war and displacement in Ukraine

One year ago today, people in Ukraine were waking up to the sound of sirens and explosions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The sudden war on European territory has since then changed the world as we knew it.
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Adapting agriculture to floods – resilience in South Sudan

In a small village part of Fangak county, farmers have replaced despair with resilience by learning how to grow rice in flood waters.
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Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

On 6 February, two powerful earthquakes struck southeast Türkiye and northern Syria. To date, more than 21,000 people have lost their lives in this disaster.
Emergency

Switzerland and UNHCR – a shared history

The Swiss Federal Council announced its decision to support UNHCR for the years 2023-2024 with a contribution of 68 million CHF. The intention of providing aid is driven by the ongoing conflicts around the world.
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Millions forced to flee their homes due to Insecurity and extreme violence in DRC

Civilians across DRC are forced to flee their homes due to an upsurge in merciless attacks by armed groups.
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2022 : What impact ?

The past year has been marked by many events. Here is an overview of some of the situations to which your contributions were allocated in 2022.
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Refugee Portraits: Lida Naeim-Jäggi

For the 7th article in our series, we met Lida, who fled Afghanistan with her family at the age of seven.For the past 10 years, Lida has lived in Ireland, where she is finalising her PhD at Trinity College Dublin on the topic of the refugees.
Refugee Portraits

To my Mom, who inspired me to achieve my dreams

Dear Refugee showcases authentic life stories and real letters from young people to refugees who have shaped their lives.
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Refugee Portraits: Svitlana Olieinikova

For the sixth article in our series, we met Svitlana, who had to flee Ukraine earlier this year when the war broke out. Today, she is still managing her consulting company and working with an association that helps Ukrainian businesses in Switzerland.
Refugee Portraits
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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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