Meet the cartoonist Hani Abbas

Hani Abbas is a well-known cartoonist, living in Switzerland since 2012 after fleeing the war in Syria. As a Syrian and Palestinian living all his life as a refugee, his artworks reflect his history.
In Switzerland

Standing with Refugees : SPORTEGRATION

SPORTEGRATION est une association fondée en 2016 qui réunit des personnes réfugiées et des locaux ici en Suisse. Nous utilisons le sport comme base et moyen pour une intégration durable des jeunes.
Standing with Refugees
In Switzerland

Innovation and the humanitarian sector: a booming partnership

In recent years, digital tools, technology and innovation have progressively transformed sectors and industries, permeating the strategies of many organizations, private companies and academic institutions.
UNHCR
Emergency

Refugee Portraits: Awadil

For the fourth article in our series, we met Awadil*, who had to flee Pakistan 28 years ago, where his life was in danger. He was granted asylum in Switzerland, where he now works as a social worker helping other refugees.
Refugee Portraits
In Switzerland

Yemen: the world's largest humanitarian crisis.

Eight years. That's how long the crisis in Yemen has already lasted, a civil war that has forced more than 4 million people to move within the country. A devastating crisis, which has destroyed health services and food supplies in the country.
UNHCR
Emergency

"The foundation of what we do is the recognition that work is a source of dignity."

Since 2015, Capacity is dedicated to responding to this very important issue of creating a feeling of belonging for those who have experienced being a refugee or a migrant
Standing with Refugees
In Switzerland

"We are very proud at Servette FC to represent Geneva with UNHCR"

We took advantage of our partnership with the SFC to ask former national team player Philippe Senderos some questions about forced displacement and football.
In Switzerland

« Even if it's -2°, people are well motivated and with a smile »

For the ninth article in our series, we met with FLAG21, a non-profit association that aims to facilitate the integration of people with asylum and migration backgrounds in Geneva through sports activities.
In Switzerland

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

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Chad: When Humanitarian Aid Builds the Future

In Chad, UNHCR’s work goes beyond emergency response – durable shelters, self-sufficiency through agriculture, and training of young people are at the heart of UNHCR's humanitarian work. A testimony by Rémi Vallet, CEO of Switzerland for UNHCR.
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