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Escalating violence in Sudan’s El Fasher forces thousands to flee
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned as escalating, brutal violence in El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur region, has forced thousands of civilians to flee.
Emergency
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
“This crisis is immense, but so are the opportunities.”
New Executive Director Rémi Vallet: Switzerland for UNHCR mobilises private sector as humanitarian funding crisis deepens.
Press release
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
Meet the ambassadors of WRFGS: Bringing humanity to blockchain
Meet the WRFGS ambassadors uniting blockchain, Cardano, and humanitarian impact to fund UNHCR and support refugees globally.
UNHCR
Alan Kurdi, ten years later: the ongoing struggle to protect refugee children
A decade after Alan Kurdi’s death, 49 million refugee children remain at risk. Learn how UNHCR protects them and why urgent support is needed.
UNHCR
“I feel at home, here”: Jawad, Afghan refugee in Geneva, talks about integrating through sports
In Geneva, Jawad, an Afghan refugee, has created a community around volleyball and volunteering. A moving story of resilience and integration that will be shared on Switzerland’s national holiday, August 1.
Refugee Portraits