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We protect the rights of refugees, stateless people and all who are forced to flee.
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Violence doesn’t stop when funding does, it worsens.
In 2025, drastic cuts left millions of refugee women and girls without life-saving services.
Funding for gender-based violence programmes must be prioritized.
#16Days
In 2025, drastic cuts left millions of refugee women and girls without life-saving services.
Funding for gender-based violence programmes must be prioritized.
#16Days
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Violence doesn’t stop when funding does, it worsens.
In 2025, drastic cuts left millions of refugee women and girls without life-saving services.
Funding for gender-based violence programmes must be prioritized.
#16Days
In 2025, drastic cuts left millions of refugee women and girls without life-saving services.
Funding for gender-based violence programmes must be prioritized.
#16Days
🔵 Fact: 2 in 3 refugees are hosted in neighbouring countries.
The vast majority of people who flee find safety close to home.
The vast majority of people who flee find safety close to home.
November 24, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🔵 Fact: 2 in 3 refugees are hosted in neighbouring countries.
The vast majority of people who flee find safety close to home.
The vast majority of people who flee find safety close to home.
No part of Ukraine is safe.
The recent aerial strikes on Ternopil, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk are among the deadliest in western Ukraine since the war began.
The recent aerial strikes on Ternopil, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk are among the deadliest in western Ukraine since the war began.
November 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
No part of Ukraine is safe.
The recent aerial strikes on Ternopil, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk are among the deadliest in western Ukraine since the war began.
The recent aerial strikes on Ternopil, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk are among the deadliest in western Ukraine since the war began.
Every child deserves safety, learning and hope. That includes displaced children.
On #WorldChildrensDay, we stand with refugee and displaced children everywhere. Today, and every day, let’s make sure no child is left behind.
On #WorldChildrensDay, we stand with refugee and displaced children everywhere. Today, and every day, let’s make sure no child is left behind.
November 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Every child deserves safety, learning and hope. That includes displaced children.
On #WorldChildrensDay, we stand with refugee and displaced children everywhere. Today, and every day, let’s make sure no child is left behind.
On #WorldChildrensDay, we stand with refugee and displaced children everywhere. Today, and every day, let’s make sure no child is left behind.
🚨A protection crisis is escalating fast in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions.
UNHCR warns thousands are fleeing violence—many for the second or third time—as conditions on the ground deteriorate rapidly.
UNHCR warns thousands are fleeing violence—many for the second or third time—as conditions on the ground deteriorate rapidly.
November 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🚨A protection crisis is escalating fast in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions.
UNHCR warns thousands are fleeing violence—many for the second or third time—as conditions on the ground deteriorate rapidly.
UNHCR warns thousands are fleeing violence—many for the second or third time—as conditions on the ground deteriorate rapidly.
Weather-related disasters are forcing people to flee their homes.
But did you know that over the last 10 years, there’s been an average of one new displacement every 1.5 seconds?
#COP30
But did you know that over the last 10 years, there’s been an average of one new displacement every 1.5 seconds?
#COP30
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Weather-related disasters are forcing people to flee their homes.
But did you know that over the last 10 years, there’s been an average of one new displacement every 1.5 seconds?
#COP30
But did you know that over the last 10 years, there’s been an average of one new displacement every 1.5 seconds?
#COP30
After escaping brutal fighting, families in Sudan are now running out of time.
Children are hungry, parents are desperate, and communities are cut off from aid.
They need protection, safety and humanitarian access. Now, not later.
Children are hungry, parents are desperate, and communities are cut off from aid.
They need protection, safety and humanitarian access. Now, not later.
November 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM
After escaping brutal fighting, families in Sudan are now running out of time.
Children are hungry, parents are desperate, and communities are cut off from aid.
They need protection, safety and humanitarian access. Now, not later.
Children are hungry, parents are desperate, and communities are cut off from aid.
They need protection, safety and humanitarian access. Now, not later.
From rebuilding lives to reshaping laws, refugees like Madiha are proof that with the right support, nothing is out of reach.
Resettlement and other pathways promise safety and unlock opportunities for refugees.
Resettlement and other pathways promise safety and unlock opportunities for refugees.
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
From rebuilding lives to reshaping laws, refugees like Madiha are proof that with the right support, nothing is out of reach.
Resettlement and other pathways promise safety and unlock opportunities for refugees.
Resettlement and other pathways promise safety and unlock opportunities for refugees.
Asylum is life-saving.
November 12, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Asylum is life-saving.
Millions of refugees face the harshest winter yet—with far less help.
Families in Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine & beyond are bracing for sub-zero cold without basics like blankets, shelter or heating.
Support is running out.
Families in Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine & beyond are bracing for sub-zero cold without basics like blankets, shelter or heating.
Support is running out.
November 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Millions of refugees face the harshest winter yet—with far less help.
Families in Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine & beyond are bracing for sub-zero cold without basics like blankets, shelter or heating.
Support is running out.
Families in Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine & beyond are bracing for sub-zero cold without basics like blankets, shelter or heating.
Support is running out.
Three in every four people forced to flee live in countries exposed to extreme weather.
High Commissioner @filippograndi.unhcr.org is at #COP30 to help ensure their voices are heard as the world searches for climate solutions.
High Commissioner @filippograndi.unhcr.org is at #COP30 to help ensure their voices are heard as the world searches for climate solutions.
November 11, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Three in every four people forced to flee live in countries exposed to extreme weather.
High Commissioner @filippograndi.unhcr.org is at #COP30 to help ensure their voices are heard as the world searches for climate solutions.
High Commissioner @filippograndi.unhcr.org is at #COP30 to help ensure their voices are heard as the world searches for climate solutions.
A boat carrying up to 70 Rohingya refugees has capsized off the coast of Malaysia and Thailand.
At least 21 people—two of them teenage girls—are confirmed dead.
13 survived.
Dozens remain missing.
This is yet another avoidable tragedy at sea.
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At least 21 people—two of them teenage girls—are confirmed dead.
13 survived.
Dozens remain missing.
This is yet another avoidable tragedy at sea.
ℹ️ www.unhcr.org/asia/news/pr...
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
A boat carrying up to 70 Rohingya refugees has capsized off the coast of Malaysia and Thailand.
At least 21 people—two of them teenage girls—are confirmed dead.
13 survived.
Dozens remain missing.
This is yet another avoidable tragedy at sea.
ℹ️ www.unhcr.org/asia/news/pr...
At least 21 people—two of them teenage girls—are confirmed dead.
13 survived.
Dozens remain missing.
This is yet another avoidable tragedy at sea.
ℹ️ www.unhcr.org/asia/news/pr...
🚨 Extreme weather is colliding with conflict—forcing people to flee again and again.
A new @unhcr.org report reveals how floods, droughts, and deadly heat are undermining recovery, increasing humanitarian needs and amplifying the risks of repeated displacement. #COP30
A new @unhcr.org report reveals how floods, droughts, and deadly heat are undermining recovery, increasing humanitarian needs and amplifying the risks of repeated displacement. #COP30
November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🚨 Extreme weather is colliding with conflict—forcing people to flee again and again.
A new @unhcr.org report reveals how floods, droughts, and deadly heat are undermining recovery, increasing humanitarian needs and amplifying the risks of repeated displacement. #COP30
A new @unhcr.org report reveals how floods, droughts, and deadly heat are undermining recovery, increasing humanitarian needs and amplifying the risks of repeated displacement. #COP30
Extreme weather can wreak unbelievable havoc.
Nobody knows this better than those forced to flee.
#COP30 must deliver solutions for those hardest hit.
Nobody knows this better than those forced to flee.
#COP30 must deliver solutions for those hardest hit.
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Extreme weather can wreak unbelievable havoc.
Nobody knows this better than those forced to flee.
#COP30 must deliver solutions for those hardest hit.
Nobody knows this better than those forced to flee.
#COP30 must deliver solutions for those hardest hit.
Over 42,000 refugees in West and Central Africa have returned home voluntarily in 2025.
Total returns since 2021 is now more than 272,000 people.
Most are returning to Nigeria and the Central African Republic, offering hope after years of displacement.
Total returns since 2021 is now more than 272,000 people.
Most are returning to Nigeria and the Central African Republic, offering hope after years of displacement.
November 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Over 42,000 refugees in West and Central Africa have returned home voluntarily in 2025.
Total returns since 2021 is now more than 272,000 people.
Most are returning to Nigeria and the Central African Republic, offering hope after years of displacement.
Total returns since 2021 is now more than 272,000 people.
Most are returning to Nigeria and the Central African Republic, offering hope after years of displacement.
Violence in El Fasher, Sudan, has forced thousands to flee.
Many have found refuge in Tawila and are now living in makeshift shelters.
Support displaced families. Donate today: unh.cr/6448ccc04
Many have found refuge in Tawila and are now living in makeshift shelters.
Support displaced families. Donate today: unh.cr/6448ccc04
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Violence in El Fasher, Sudan, has forced thousands to flee.
Many have found refuge in Tawila and are now living in makeshift shelters.
Support displaced families. Donate today: unh.cr/6448ccc04
Many have found refuge in Tawila and are now living in makeshift shelters.
Support displaced families. Donate today: unh.cr/6448ccc04
Afghanistan has been hit by another powerful earthquake. 🚨
The new quake struck just two months after the previous deadly one. Please, donate today if you can and be a lifeline for families in crisis. unh.cr/ytA4Jp
The new quake struck just two months after the previous deadly one. Please, donate today if you can and be a lifeline for families in crisis. unh.cr/ytA4Jp
November 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Afghanistan has been hit by another powerful earthquake. 🚨
The new quake struck just two months after the previous deadly one. Please, donate today if you can and be a lifeline for families in crisis. unh.cr/ytA4Jp
The new quake struck just two months after the previous deadly one. Please, donate today if you can and be a lifeline for families in crisis. unh.cr/ytA4Jp
After escaping brutal fighting, families in Sudan are now running out of time.
Children are hungry, parents are desperate, and communities are cut off from aid.
They need protection, safety and humanitarian access. Now, not later.
Children are hungry, parents are desperate, and communities are cut off from aid.
They need protection, safety and humanitarian access. Now, not later.
November 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
After escaping brutal fighting, families in Sudan are now running out of time.
Children are hungry, parents are desperate, and communities are cut off from aid.
They need protection, safety and humanitarian access. Now, not later.
Children are hungry, parents are desperate, and communities are cut off from aid.
They need protection, safety and humanitarian access. Now, not later.
Humanitarian workers must be allowed to reach people in urgent need across Sudan.
Civilians must never be targeted. Aid convoys must never be blocked.
Respect for international humanitarian law is an obligation, not an option.
Civilians must never be targeted. Aid convoys must never be blocked.
Respect for international humanitarian law is an obligation, not an option.
October 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Humanitarian workers must be allowed to reach people in urgent need across Sudan.
Civilians must never be targeted. Aid convoys must never be blocked.
Respect for international humanitarian law is an obligation, not an option.
Civilians must never be targeted. Aid convoys must never be blocked.
Respect for international humanitarian law is an obligation, not an option.
Hurricane Melissa has devastated communities across the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and beyond bringing flooding, storm surge and winds.
We've distributed relief items to families in the Dominican Republic and stand ready to assist further.
We've distributed relief items to families in the Dominican Republic and stand ready to assist further.
October 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Hurricane Melissa has devastated communities across the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and beyond bringing flooding, storm surge and winds.
We've distributed relief items to families in the Dominican Republic and stand ready to assist further.
We've distributed relief items to families in the Dominican Republic and stand ready to assist further.
🚨 UNHCR is deeply concerned as escalating, brutal violence in El Fasher (North Darfur) forces thousands to flee, while many remain trapped with few options.
Families are caught in the city after months of siege and continuous fighting.
Families are caught in the city after months of siege and continuous fighting.
October 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🚨 UNHCR is deeply concerned as escalating, brutal violence in El Fasher (North Darfur) forces thousands to flee, while many remain trapped with few options.
Families are caught in the city after months of siege and continuous fighting.
Families are caught in the city after months of siege and continuous fighting.
It’s been over two years since the war broke out in Sudan and created one of the worst humanitarian and displacement crises in the world.
The needs are as urgent today as ever.
The world must #KeepEyesOnSudan.
The needs are as urgent today as ever.
The world must #KeepEyesOnSudan.
October 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
It’s been over two years since the war broke out in Sudan and created one of the worst humanitarian and displacement crises in the world.
The needs are as urgent today as ever.
The world must #KeepEyesOnSudan.
The needs are as urgent today as ever.
The world must #KeepEyesOnSudan.
UNHCR is appalled and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of around 80 lives at sea off North Africa's coast in recent days. unh.cr/6StPs7
News comment: This week’s tragic Med shipwrecks show need for concerted action | UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is appalled and deeply saddened by the avoidable and tragic loss of life at sea of some 80 people, among them refugees, in several incidents off North Africa in recent da...
unh.cr
October 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
UNHCR is appalled and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of around 80 lives at sea off North Africa's coast in recent days. unh.cr/6StPs7
🚨 Sudan is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
Four UN agencies are calling for urgent international action.
Over 30 million people need help.
The world cannot look away.
Four UN agencies are calling for urgent international action.
Over 30 million people need help.
The world cannot look away.
October 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🚨 Sudan is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
Four UN agencies are calling for urgent international action.
Over 30 million people need help.
The world cannot look away.
Four UN agencies are calling for urgent international action.
Over 30 million people need help.
The world cannot look away.
Pulse check. (Literally)
Marianny is going to be a doctor. If she gets the support she needs. As a Venezuelan forced to leave her country, it won’t be an easy road, but she’s well on her way.
Marianny is going to be a doctor. If she gets the support she needs. As a Venezuelan forced to leave her country, it won’t be an easy road, but she’s well on her way.
October 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Pulse check. (Literally)
Marianny is going to be a doctor. If she gets the support she needs. As a Venezuelan forced to leave her country, it won’t be an easy road, but she’s well on her way.
Marianny is going to be a doctor. If she gets the support she needs. As a Venezuelan forced to leave her country, it won’t be an easy road, but she’s well on her way.