Drawing a bright future for Displaced Girls

This year, Caran d'Ache is teaming up with Switzerland for UNHCR during their Colourful Days campaign with a mission to bring color and hope into the lives of those forced to flee, focusing on supporting the education of displaced girls
Standing with Refugees

Climate change, displacement, and refugees: Less talk and more action needed

Climate change is having a particular impact on people forced to flee their homes. Find out more about the major challenges linking climate and displacement from Andrew Harper, UNHCR's Special Adviser on Climate Action.
Standing with Refugees

Top 3 Video Games: Understand refugees’ journeys in an interactive way

Top 3 Video Games : Understand refugees’ journeys in an interactive way
Standing with Refugees

Thank You, MSC Foundation: Supporting Flood Relief in Chad

anitarian response. We are pleased to announce the signed agreement formalizing this significant contribution. It will significantly strengthen UNHCR’s ability to assist those displaced by the flooding.
UNHCR

Zurich Film Festival: Focus on Sudan

As a charity partner of the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF), we had the privilege of hosting a panel discussion on 10 October 2024. The discussion took place immediately after the screening of the documentary “Sudan – Remember Us” by French director Hind Medde
Event

Global Art, Global Impact: Artists Unite for UNHCR in Bridging Worlds Digital Auction

Switzerland for UNHCR is excited to announce Bridging Worlds: Digital Art Beyond Borders, our upcoming digital art sale on Christie’s 3.0 platform.
Innovation

From Aleppo to Burgdorf: ‘Cycling was like therapy for me’

The world's best cyclists competed for a place on the podium in various disciplines. Among them was Ahmad Badreddin Wais. The 33-year-old is part of the UCI's refugee team. The fact that he can now compete with the best in individual time trials and road
Refugee Portraits

UNHCR’s emergency response: “Success means bringing people to safety”

A conflict breaks out and suddenly people have to leave their homes head over heels. We are experiencing this again with the airstrikes in Lebanon. More than 200.000 people are looking for a safe place to stay within Lebanon, 100.000 already crossed the b
Echos from the field

Heavy air strikes on Lebanon: Tens of thousands of displaced people need help

Heavy air strikes on Lebanon: Tens of thousands of displaced people need help
Emergency
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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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Switzerland for UNHCR welcomes new Executive Director
Switzerland for UNHCR, the UN Refugees Agency’s national partner, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rémi Vallet as its new Executive Director, effective September 15, 2025.
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