What we do
UNHCR is present in over 130 countries to support people forced to flee conflicts and persecution.
91% of all 18,879 employees of UNHCR are fieldworkers on the frontline to help those forced to flee conflicts and persecution. Beyond emergency relief, UNHCR makes sure to find sustainable solutions for refugees for a better future.
120
million people uprooted worlwide (May 2024)
40%
of uprooted people in the world are children
4.4
million people are stateless
158,700
refugees have been resettled in 2023
Switzerland for UNHCR
Switzerland for UNHCR, a foundation under Swiss law, is UNHCR's national partner in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It was established in 2020 to promote closer ties with the Swiss population, and to mobilize critical funds essential to fulfill UNHCR’s mission.
A Ukrainian refugee in Switzerland: Better integrated thanks to a coding bootcamp
Anastasiia Sheludko from Ukraine was able to integrate better in Switzerland thanks to a boot camp at Powercoders.
Refugee Portraits
Refugee Paralympic Team: “A message of hope”
The Paralympic Games start today on August 28 in Paris. And just like at the Olympic Games, a team of refugees is represented here. It consists of eight athletes and two guide runners from six different countries.
Event
Situation in Sudan increasingly difficult: Famine confirmed in Darfur
“The warning signs were there for months. Now we have the tragic confirmation that there is famine in Sudan’s North Darfur region.”
Echos from the field
Paris 2024 Recap: Historic Milestones for the Refugee Olympic Team
The 2024 Paris Olympics has been a remarkable event, highlighting in particular the incredible achievements of the Refugee Olympic Team, with 37 athletes competing across 12 different sports. This year’s games also marked a historic milestone as the team
Standing with Refugees
With refugees at the Olympic Games: Luna and Musa compete in Paris
Imagine this: You are a top athlete, but because you were forced to leave your country, you are no longer able to represent your country at the Olympic Games.
Refugee Portraits
Celebrating 1st of August as a refugee? "It's a day to be thankful"
What is it like to be a refugee in Switzerland on the bank holidays? Do refugees celebrate the big day in their host country or do they rather think wistfully of their homeland...?
Refugee Portraits
UNHCR’s mission in Afghanistan: “We’ll stay, even though the resources are limited”
Leonard Zulu was UNHCR’s Representative in Afghanistan for more than two years. He has witnessed how severely impacted has been the nation.
Echos from the field