From refugee to Olympic hero: “My documentary about Tadesse Abraham”

Vincent Häring is working on a documentary about Tadesse Abraham. The best Swiss long-distance runner once came to Switzerland as a refugee from Eritrea.
In Switzerland

Underfunding for UNHCR - “We face impossible decisions to meet the greatest demand we’ve ever seen”

If we starve the funds for the UN, we starve the hopes of millions of refugees.
Echos from the field

From complete beginners to award winners, celebrating 1 year of WRFGS

As the number of forcibly displaced people is continuously on the rise, we have to think of innovative ways to raise funds and help support them. That is why one year ago, we initiated a collaboration with the Cardano Foundation by launching WRFGS.
UNHCR

Together with refugees: We are looking for your story!

We are looking for your refugee story to inspire the Swiss population.
In Switzerland

Ongoing violence in DR Congo: almost 2 million refugees expected this year

Fighting continues in the DR Congo, UNHCR expects almost 2 million refugees this year and therefore needs almost USD 670 million.
Emergency

Two years of war in Ukraine: "I survived and will live on!"

86-year-old Anton Petrovich was injured in the war in Ukraine. Despite this, he returned to his destroyed home and is building a new life there. He and the other victims need help.
Emergency

One year after the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria: "The need for humanitarian aid is increasing."

One year after the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, the people there are increasingly dependent on humanitarian aid.
Standing with Refugees

Blockchain technology to help refugees: INATBA award for Switzerland for UNHCR and Cardano Foundation

Switzerland for UNHCR and the Cardano Foundation have received an INATBA Award for their collaboration in the field of blockchain technology for refugees.
UNHCR

Portraits for refugees: big turnout for the Inside Out Action in Geneva

The Inside Out Action in Geneva during the Global Refugee Forum was a big success.
In Switzerland
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