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
Echos from the field

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

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
UNHCR

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
Event

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
In Switzerland

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
In Switzerland
Event

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
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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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