Number of displaced persons continues to rise: "Countless human tragedies"

The number of people worldwide who were forced to flee from conflict, violence and persecution has risen again: Last May, the staggering number of 120 million has been announced by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in its Global Trends Report 2023. The figure
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Nowhere To Run: A Digital Art Initiative for Art Basel 2024

Switzerland for UNHCR is excited to announce the launch of "Nowhere to Run," an innovative digital art project in collaboration with the Tezos Foundation, OBJKT, ArtMeta, and The Collector's Club.
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Art For Change - A subscription program that gives back

Switzerland for UNHCR, in collaboration with EverdreamSoft, is launching Art for Change - an annual donation subscription program. This innovative approach offers an alternative way to donate, providing assistance to support forcibly displaced people.
In Switzerland

One year of conflict in Sudan: "It's heartbreaking to see these people"

The conflict in Sudan began a year ago. The UNHCR regional director in charge describes the situation as heartbreaking.
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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.
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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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