Underfunded crises: 12 countries in desperate need of support

Throughout a series of three articles, we will have a closer look at the countries UNHCR is most concerned about, given their severe underfunding, starting with the situations in Bangladesh, Chad, Colombia and The Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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A hopeful future for young refugees

After being forced to flee, education becomes difficult to access for many refugee children. 
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Echos from the field

They were once refugees

People forced to flee have always contributed to their host communities and sometimes even to the world. We look back on some famous refugees who have shaped history or are major figures in the world today.
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Pakistan: under water and rubble

Torrential rains and floods of unprecedented brutality and magnitude have caused destruction and death across Pakistan.
Emergency

“Even here we might die because we have nothing”

The Horn of Africa region is currently experiencing its worst drought in over 40 years. After four failed rainy seasons and a fifth on the horizon, millions of people have had to flee their homes.
Emergency
Echos from the field

After 6 months of conflict, winter is around the corner in Ukraine

It has now been 6 months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has started. While the conflict drags on and winter approaches, millions of displaced people will face harsh conditions to go through the cold months.
Echos from the field

Standing with Refugees : AWAS

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
In Switzerland

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
In Switzerland
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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.
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