4 inspiring women who are changing lives for refugees

Celebrate International Women’s Day by discovering four 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.
Standing with Refugees
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Three years of war in Ukraine: refugee stories of strength and hope

Three years into the Ukraine war, UNHCR continues providing aid, protection & hope to refugees and displaced families. Learn how you can help.
Emergency

Viktoria was forced to flee Ukraine: Her story

In 2022, Viktoria was forced to flee Odessa in Ukraine with her children and her disabled mother. They made their way to neighbouring Moldova and found shelter in a refugee centre in the capital Chisinau.
Echos from the field

The Ongoing Crisis in Syria: Updates from the Field

The crisis in Syria has now entered its 14th year and remains one of the largest displacement crises in the world, with millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance inside Syria and in neighbouring countries.
Echos from the field

Millions of people protected with your support in 2024

In 2024, UNHCR faced numerous challenges, responding to 43 emergencies, including conflicts, climate disasters, and disease outbreaks. With 91% of its workforce in the field, UNHCR provided critical aid and protection to millions of displaced people.
Emergency

5 resolutions for a more peaceful year

The beginning of the year is always a time of great motivation, planning, and positive resolutions for the upcoming year. Discover 5 resolutions you can adopt for a more peaceful year.
In Switzerland

Stronger together

The year 2024 was extraordinarily challenging. The number of people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and persecution reached nearly 123 million by the end of June.
Echos from the field

Highlights 2024 at Switzerland for UNHCR

As we reflect on 2024, it's heartening to see the incredible stories of resilience, creativity, and community that have emerged in Switzerland and around the world for people forced to flee.
In Switzerland
Echos from the field

Patience and vigilance needed for Syria’s path to peace and reconstruction

Recent developments in Syria are raising hopes for peace and reconstruction. After more than 14 years of conflict, Syria has an unprecedented opportunity to move towards peace, with its people beginning to return home.
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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.
In Switzerland