No more lost potential: More than 7 million refugee children need to go to school

Currently, more than 110 million have had to leave their homes because of conflict or persecution. Among them are 14.8 million refugees of school age - almost 5 million more than a year ago.
UNHCR

Catastrophic floods in Libya

North-East Libya was hit by Storm Daniel, resulting in the collapse of two dams in the coastal city of Derna.
Emergency

"With the arrival of the Taliban, the days of music were numbered"

About 40 young musicians between 14 and 20 years belong to the Afghan Youth Orchestra. They dreamed of careers in the arts - until two years ago, when the Taliban unexpectedly seized power in the country again.
In Switzerland

Education is hope: Back to school also for refugee children

At the end of this week, the summer vacations will be over for all schoolchildren in Switzerland. On Monday, it's time for the rest of them to pack their backpacks and head off to class.
In Switzerland

Zurich Film Festival: Switzerland for UNHCR new charity partner

Go to the movies and support refugees at the same time: that's possible at the Zurich Film Festival ZFF, the second-largest film festival in the German-speaking world.
In Switzerland

‘’Faces 04 – A world without displacement’’: NFT collection in support of people forced to flee

On the occasion of our 5th collaboration in the Cardano community, we have partnered with renowned crypto artist Chadi Nassar, and launched a limited AI generated NFT collection that sheds light on UNHCR’s eight ongoing emergencies.
UNHCR
Innovation

1st of August: No reason to celebrate for stateless people

What must it feel like for a person who lives in a country that does not recognize them? For which they don´t really exist? And to know that their own government won´t provide for their safety?
In Switzerland

100 days of conflict in Sudan

This past weekend, the conflict in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the forces of the country's ruling army entered its 100th day.
Emergency

Picturing horror: conflicts seen through children's drawings

In 2022, there were 108.5 million people forced to flee their homes worldwide. 41% of them are under the age of 18. While children are among those most affected by situations of forced displacement, their stories are not often heard.
In Switzerland

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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