We travelled to Bern for our 12th article to meet Maryam Sediqi, as well as Khaleda Sajjadi Maeder and Homayra Danishyar-Sajjadi. All three of them are founding members of AWAS, the Afghan Women Association in Switzerland.
Standing with Refugees
UNHCR raises awareness at the Swiss Jamboree
At the beginning of August, UNHCR went to Goms to raise awareness about refugee education at the Swiss Jamboree with 30,000 scouts .
In Switzerland
Refugee Portraits: Masomah Ali Zada
On 16 and 17 July the La Tour Genève Triathlon took place. Masomah Ali Zada, Afghan refugee and cyclist was present as the patron of this event.
Refugee Portraits
A return of the Ivorian people
In June 2022, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, accompanied several Ivorians on their return from Liberia, where they were refugees, to Côte d'Ivoire.
Echos from the field
Unity Euro Cup: a look back at the first edition.
On 29 June, a very special football championship was organised by UEFA and UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency.
In Switzerland
Horn of Africa: worst drought in 40 years
In Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, people are suffering from one of the worst droughts in 40 years. 18.4 million people are on the verge of famine. A new challenge for people already forced to flee in the region.
Emergency
The Swiss refugee parliament
On 8 May 2022, the second edition of the Swiss Refugee Parliament took place in Bern. The aim of this event? To give a platform to refugees to debate and draw attention to some of the issues they are closely dealing with.
In Switzerland
New tragedy in Afghanistan
A powerful earthquake has hit southeastern Afghanistan, with early reports of over 1000 deaths and many more injured.
Emergency
Everyone has the right to seek safety
Every year, 20 June is World Refugee Day. This year, the theme of World Refugee Day is the right of every person to find refuge.
UNHCR
Maya Ghazal: pilot, refugee, and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Maya Ghazal and her family were forced to flee the conflict in Syria. Today, she is a pilot, a goodwill ambassador for UNHCR and an inspiration for thousands across the world.
Malaika Theatre in Switzerland fosters refugee integration through theatre. Discover how this unique project strengthens language skills, self-confidence, and cultural exchange.
Discover how displaced families observe Ramadan despite hardship. From Lebanon to Yemen, refugees find strength in faith and community. Learn how to support them.
After 14 years of crisis, Syrians are considering returning home. But landmines, economic hardship, and destroyed infrastructure are major challenges. Discover their journey, the urgent needs, and how UNHCR supports safe, voluntary returns.
Celebrate International Women’s Day by discovering five extraordinary women who transform the lives of refugees. They are tirelessly advocating for their communities with passion and integrity, striving to create inclusivity, opportunities and peace.