Cédric Anker is appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees
Today we are pleased to announce the appointment of Cédric Anker as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees of Switzerland for UNHCR.
In Switzerland
The climate crisis is a human crisis
COP26, the international climate summit, ended on November 12, with a climate "compromise", which UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres describes as insufficient.
Emergency
Standing with Refugees: Powercoders
For our seventh article, we met with Powercoders, an organization which offers refugees in Switzerland training in computer science and information technology, in order to facilitate their integration in the labour market.
Standing with Refugees
Windows: the first NFT collection for refugees
To mark the 70th anniversary of the signing of the 1971 Refugee Convention, Switzerland for UNHCR partnered with Hani Abbas to launch UNHCR’s first ever NFT collection.
UNHCR
Standing with Refugees: Cuisine Lab
For our sixth article we met with Cuisine Lab, a social enterprise that provides restaurant and catering services and employs passionate refugee chefs.
Standing with Refugees
Refugee Portraits: Maryam Sediqi
" Try to understand why people come, why they have no choice. They are as human as any of us. "
Refugee Portraits
Looking back on the La Tour Genève Triathlon: Running for refugees
Last weekend the La Tour Genève Triathlon took place. We asked some questions to Chiara Valdesolo, who launched a fundraiser for Switzerland for UNHCR that collected over 1,500 francs.
Event
The Refugee Paralympic team: a symbol of courage
This week, the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan are coming to a close. An official refugee team of six athletes from four nationalities competed in various events for the first time.
UNHCR
Humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan
Images of crowds on the tarmac of Kabul airport, desperately trying to leave Afghanistan, could been seen all around the world. After 20 years of conflict, the Taliban have seized power.
Emergency
70 ans en images
July 28 marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. We decided to celebrate this anniversary milestone by looking back at seven decades of photo archives from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
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.