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Refugee Portraits: Ana Maria Angarita

For the third article in our series "Portraits of Refugees", we met Ana Maria Angarita, a Colombian refugee who fled to the USA in 2001. She then came to Geneva in 2009 to pursue her career in international cooperation.

Refugee Portraits

Wed 02/02/2022 - 12:30

Daisy Dell joins the Foundation Board

Switzerland for UNHCR is pleased to announce Daisy Dell as a new member of the Foundation Board. We took the opportunity of her appointment to find out more about her and her motivation to support the refugee cause.

In Switzerland

Thu 27/01/2022 - 12:30

Education in exile and during COVID-19

While emergency relief, shelter and food are immediate necessities in crises like this, another challenge often remains in the shadows, although it is undoubtedly the most impactful in the long run: education.

UNHCR

Mon 24/01/2022 - 16:30

Our selection of podcasts on the refugee cause

Although the word podcast has only been around since 2004, these digital audio programmes have become part of many people's daily lives. Switzerland for UNHCR brings you a selection of podcasts on the topic of forced displacement.

UNHCR

Fri 21/01/2022 - 12:30

Afghanistan: returning home only to face more hardship

After decades of war that have forced people to flee, the Afghan population is once again on the move, no longer fleeing conflict, but the combined effects of climate change and economic collapse.

Emergency

Fri 14/01/2022 - 08:59

Standing with Refugees : Alter Start Food

For our eighth article, we went to meet Alter Start Food, a social enterprise that trains refugees and asylum seekers in Switzerland through the development of a culinary project.

Standing with Refugees

Tue 21/12/2021 - 18:00

Football jerseys in support of refugees

On Sunday 12 of December, Servette FC faced FC Basel at the Stade de Genève. Throughout the match, the Grenat team wore the Switzerland for UNHCR logo on their shirts, showing their support for the refugee cause.

In Switzerland

Tue 14/12/2021 - 15:45

A city, a club and a common cause

Switzerland for UNHCR is pleased to announce its partnership with Servette FC, reflecting the unifying power of sport and Geneva's shared tradition as a city of refuge.

In Switzerland

Fri 10/12/2021 - 09:13

Odysseys of yesterday and today

It is Switzerland for UNHCR’s pleasure to announce a new partnership with the Comédie de Genève, thus opening a new chapter in our journey of raising awareness on the hardships and experiences refugees face in exile through art and culture.

Event

Fri 03/12/2021 - 15:00

Being a woman and a refugee: a double challenge accessing higher education?

In 2021, only 5% of the world's refugees have access to higher education. We spoke to Atalanti Moquette, founder of Giving Women, about the importance of this issue today, especially for women.

UNHCR

Thu 25/11/2021 - 17:25