UNHCR’s Innovation Funds: Solving real-life challenges with Innovative solutions

On the occasion of World Creativity and Innovation day, we have interviewed Hovig Etyemezian, Head of Innovation at UNHCR. He shared with us about their Innovation funds and how they help solve real-life challenges in the field.
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Sudan: a wind of uncertainty for millions of displaced people

UNHCR is closely monitoring how the situation on the ground is evolving, with movements of people into Chad and out of Khartoum already having been observed.
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“I realise more and more that the common ground of all crises is human suffering”

Hussien Ahmad has been working for 7 years with UNHCR, after joining in his home country Syria. In this interview, he reflects on his work as a humanitarian.
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A pass for history: when a football legend meets a refugee team

What seems to be a usual Monday night for the youngsters of the Sotto lo Stesso Sole refugee team will take an unexpected turn with the visit of a football legend.
In Switzerland

Paris Blockchain week 2023: innovative use of blockchain solutions to help people forced to flee

Paris Blockchain Week 2023 brought together important actors in the blockchain and crypto industry. During the renowned event UNHCR won the the award for "Best Impact Project" and Switzerland for UNHCR launched an innovative fundraiser through NFTs.
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7 movies about refugees worth watching

Here is a list of 7 movies that will change the way you look at people forced to flee.
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Syria marks 12 years of ongoing conflict

While the Syrian situation has been progressively fading out of the public debate and the media, the country remains the world’s largest displacement crisis with 6,8 million forcibly displaced people throughout the country and over 6,8 million refugees.
Emergency

IKEA’s integration programme – Majid’s story

“I didn’t expect it to be easy to integrate in a different country with a different culture. Now I have friends here, good relations with my neighbours and colleagues, and I am very happy to be living a normal life again.”
In Switzerland

Earthquake aftermath: UNHCR’s support in the Syria-Türkiye region

The death toll continues to rise as casualty reports arrive, surpassing 50,000 to this day. Learn more about UNHCR's impact on the ground.
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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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