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.
UNHCR

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.
UNHCR

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.
UNHCR

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

Blockchain for refugees: Switzerland for UNHCR x Cardano Foundation

Switzerland for UNHCR to launch an innovative collaboration with Cardano Foundation in benefit of forcibly displaced people.
UNHCR
Innovation

Om Saker and her children will face extreme temperatures in Iraq this winter

Om Saker’s story is a testimony of the challenges winter imposes on people forced to flee, but also an example of how everyone can make a difference and support families like her brave the cold.
Emergency

"GSHC wants to put the spotlight on refugees to show that they exist in Geneva"

On 15 November, the Geneva-Servette Hockey Club won 6 - 2 against HC Biel. The focus of this extraordinary match was on supporting refugees.
In Switzerland

Millions of displaced people are facing cold every winter

Wherever they are, people forced to flee face an extremely difficult winter season ahead, including displaced Syrians and Iraqis throughout the Middle East, conflict-affected and displaced Afghans; and those forced to flee the war in Ukraine.
Emergency

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5 refugee athletes who made their mark on Swiss sport

Discover the inspiring journeys of 5 refugee athletes in Switzerland: from cycling to marathons, they've turned being forced to flee into sporting success. Stories of resilience, integration and Olympic dreams.
Refugee Portraits

Switzerland answered the call in 1953. Will we do it again?

In the face of a worsening global refugee crisis and the massive reduction in global humanitarian aid, Switzerland’s tradition of solidarity is more vital than ever. Find out how your support can make a difference.
In Switzerland