Refugee numbers from Ukraine reach 3 million

More than 3 million people have fled Ukraine in less than three weeks. Update on the situation on the ground.
Emergency

Gillian Triggs: women in forced displacement

Today is international women’s day. In partnership with Corriere del Ticino, we decided to mark this day not only by talking about the challenges faced by forcibly displaced women, but also by highlighting the advances made in terms of gender equality.
In Switzerland

Ukraine: already 1 million refugees forced to flee

More than one million refugees have fled Ukraine to neighbouring countries in the past week. If the situation continues to deteriorate, there will be up to 12 million people inside Ukraine, and 4 million refugees from Ukraine.
Emergency

Z Zurich Foundation provides critical support to the Ukraine emergency response

Switzerland for UNHCR is highly pleased to announce that the Z Zurich Foundation has decided to support UNHCR in ensuring an immediate and effective response to the Ukraine emergency.
In Switzerland

Switzerland for UNHCR charity of the Servette FC - BSC Young Boys match

Servette FC and Switzerland for UNHCR join efforts to help people forced to flee. Join us in the stadium !
In Switzerland

UNHCR deeply concerned about the situation in Ukraine

Statement by Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
UNHCR

10 things you didn't know about refugees

There is what is said about refugees. And then there is the reality.We have collected 10 points to try to debunk some of the prejudices and clichés about these people who have been forced to leave everything behind to reach safety.
UNHCR

When young people debate on forced displacement

Last week, the 69th session of the Students' United Nations (SUN) took place.In the framework of its partnership with Switzerland for UNHCR, the SUN Committee chose the theme of forced displacement for its traditional current affairs resolution.
In Switzerland

Tigray: an ongoing conflict

Recent developments in the conflict in Tigray pose a real challenge to the stability of the entire region. Today, 4.6 million people, or 83% of the population of Tigray, are facing food insecurity.
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