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Chief Martin Sodea Azia has built a community where everyone belongs.
For more than a decade, he has welcomed thousands of refugees into Gado-Badzéré in northern Cameroon, ensuring refugees and Cameroonians can live, farm and grow together in peace.
For more than a decade, he has welcomed thousands of refugees into Gado-Badzéré in northern Cameroon, ensuring refugees and Cameroonians can live, farm and grow together in peace.
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Chief Martin Sodea Azia has built a community where everyone belongs.
For more than a decade, he has welcomed thousands of refugees into Gado-Badzéré in northern Cameroon, ensuring refugees and Cameroonians can live, farm and grow together in peace.
For more than a decade, he has welcomed thousands of refugees into Gado-Badzéré in northern Cameroon, ensuring refugees and Cameroonians can live, farm and grow together in peace.
Everyone deserves support during times of need.
In Ukraine, UNHCR’s social facilitators visit vulnerable people like 77-year-old Lyudmyla.
Once a week, a facilitator helps Lyudmyla with daily tasks and brings a sense of companionship during uncertain times.
In Ukraine, UNHCR’s social facilitators visit vulnerable people like 77-year-old Lyudmyla.
Once a week, a facilitator helps Lyudmyla with daily tasks and brings a sense of companionship during uncertain times.
December 10, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Everyone deserves support during times of need.
In Ukraine, UNHCR’s social facilitators visit vulnerable people like 77-year-old Lyudmyla.
Once a week, a facilitator helps Lyudmyla with daily tasks and brings a sense of companionship during uncertain times.
In Ukraine, UNHCR’s social facilitators visit vulnerable people like 77-year-old Lyudmyla.
Once a week, a facilitator helps Lyudmyla with daily tasks and brings a sense of companionship during uncertain times.
Antonio and his family are among the latest wave of people forced to flee in northern Mozambique.
The country is facing overlapping emergencies. Conflict, natural disasters and economic fragility have left an estimated five million people facing acute food insecurity.
The country is facing overlapping emergencies. Conflict, natural disasters and economic fragility have left an estimated five million people facing acute food insecurity.
December 4, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Antonio and his family are among the latest wave of people forced to flee in northern Mozambique.
The country is facing overlapping emergencies. Conflict, natural disasters and economic fragility have left an estimated five million people facing acute food insecurity.
The country is facing overlapping emergencies. Conflict, natural disasters and economic fragility have left an estimated five million people facing acute food insecurity.
Australia has now granted its one millionth refugee visa since the end of the Second World War.
This milestone reflects one million stories of people rebuilding their lives in safety on Australian shores.
This milestone reflects one million stories of people rebuilding their lives in safety on Australian shores.
December 2, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Australia has now granted its one millionth refugee visa since the end of the Second World War.
This milestone reflects one million stories of people rebuilding their lives in safety on Australian shores.
This milestone reflects one million stories of people rebuilding their lives in safety on Australian shores.
Sukara fled Al Geneina in Sudan with only a few belongings. The most important things she carried were her book and her notebook.
“I was learning English because I know it’s an important language,” she explains. “I’m still studying from this book here in the camp.”
“I was learning English because I know it’s an important language,” she explains. “I’m still studying from this book here in the camp.”
December 1, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Sukara fled Al Geneina in Sudan with only a few belongings. The most important things she carried were her book and her notebook.
“I was learning English because I know it’s an important language,” she explains. “I’m still studying from this book here in the camp.”
“I was learning English because I know it’s an important language,” she explains. “I’m still studying from this book here in the camp.”
Here are three things to know about what’s going on in Ukraine. ➡️ ➡️ ➡️
November 27, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Here are three things to know about what’s going on in Ukraine. ➡️ ➡️ ➡️
These are the smiles of girls eagerly returning to the classroom after years of disruption caused by the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
These are the smiles of girls eagerly returning to the classroom after years of disruption caused by the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Ahmed, a Syrian refugee, has become a familiar figure in Jordan’s Azraq Refugee Camp as a mobile ice cream vendor, cycling through its alleys to bring scoops of joy to children.
October 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Ahmed, a Syrian refugee, has become a familiar figure in Jordan’s Azraq Refugee Camp as a mobile ice cream vendor, cycling through its alleys to bring scoops of joy to children.
We’re pleased to announce that internationally acclaimed slam poet Huda Fadlelmawla, also known as Huda the Goddess, is the winner of the 2025 Australia for UNHCR–SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition.
May 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
We’re pleased to announce that internationally acclaimed slam poet Huda Fadlelmawla, also known as Huda the Goddess, is the winner of the 2025 Australia for UNHCR–SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition.
Ukrainians have continued to show resilience and strength while enduring more than three years of full-scale war.
These pictures capture the harsh reality of the invasion for civilians who have lost homes, livelihoods and, in some cases, loved ones.
These pictures capture the harsh reality of the invasion for civilians who have lost homes, livelihoods and, in some cases, loved ones.
March 3, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Ukrainians have continued to show resilience and strength while enduring more than three years of full-scale war.
These pictures capture the harsh reality of the invasion for civilians who have lost homes, livelihoods and, in some cases, loved ones.
These pictures capture the harsh reality of the invasion for civilians who have lost homes, livelihoods and, in some cases, loved ones.
Syria’s ongoing economic crisis, coupled with the aftermath of more than a decade of civil war, has left countless people in urgent need of support.
Many displaced families are returning to find their homes damaged or completely destroyed.
Many displaced families are returning to find their homes damaged or completely destroyed.
January 21, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Syria’s ongoing economic crisis, coupled with the aftermath of more than a decade of civil war, has left countless people in urgent need of support.
Many displaced families are returning to find their homes damaged or completely destroyed.
Many displaced families are returning to find their homes damaged or completely destroyed.
This week, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, visited Ukraine to meet with people displaced by the ongoing war.
On his sixth visit to the country, High Commissioner Grandi also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
On his sixth visit to the country, High Commissioner Grandi also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
January 17, 2025 at 5:12 AM
This week, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, visited Ukraine to meet with people displaced by the ongoing war.
On his sixth visit to the country, High Commissioner Grandi also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
On his sixth visit to the country, High Commissioner Grandi also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Who was Les Murray?
As we launch the 2025 Australia for UNHCR – SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition, we’re celebrating the man behind the name of the award.
As we launch the 2025 Australia for UNHCR – SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition, we’re celebrating the man behind the name of the award.
January 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Who was Les Murray?
As we launch the 2025 Australia for UNHCR – SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition, we’re celebrating the man behind the name of the award.
As we launch the 2025 Australia for UNHCR – SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition, we’re celebrating the man behind the name of the award.
Did you know that by following, sharing and engaging with our social media content, you’re making a difference for refugees and displaced people?
It may seem surprising, but it’s true!
👉 Swipe to see how your social media actions make an impact.
It may seem surprising, but it’s true!
👉 Swipe to see how your social media actions make an impact.
January 15, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Did you know that by following, sharing and engaging with our social media content, you’re making a difference for refugees and displaced people?
It may seem surprising, but it’s true!
👉 Swipe to see how your social media actions make an impact.
It may seem surprising, but it’s true!
👉 Swipe to see how your social media actions make an impact.
We’re thrilled to once again partner with SBS on the fourth Australia for UNHCR – SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition. 🏆
January 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
We’re thrilled to once again partner with SBS on the fourth Australia for UNHCR – SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition. 🏆
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Our 2025 list of ins and outs for people forced to flee.
Comment ✅ if you’re in.
Comment ✅ if you’re in.
January 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Our 2025 list of ins and outs for people forced to flee.
Comment ✅ if you’re in.
Comment ✅ if you’re in.
A refugee is…?
How would you define it? Let us know in the comments.
How would you define it? Let us know in the comments.
January 8, 2025 at 5:03 AM
A refugee is…?
How would you define it? Let us know in the comments.
How would you define it? Let us know in the comments.
In Aleppo, Syria, UNHCR-supported safe education spaces are creating opportunities for displaced children.
These safe learning environments give a sense of normality during turbulent times, and help children rebuild their lives.
These safe learning environments give a sense of normality during turbulent times, and help children rebuild their lives.
December 20, 2024 at 2:50 AM
In Aleppo, Syria, UNHCR-supported safe education spaces are creating opportunities for displaced children.
These safe learning environments give a sense of normality during turbulent times, and help children rebuild their lives.
These safe learning environments give a sense of normality during turbulent times, and help children rebuild their lives.
Earlier this week, the Category Four Cyclone Chido struck communities across Mozambique.
UNHCR quickly mobilised to support affected communities in Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces.
UNHCR quickly mobilised to support affected communities in Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces.
December 17, 2024 at 4:36 AM
Earlier this week, the Category Four Cyclone Chido struck communities across Mozambique.
UNHCR quickly mobilised to support affected communities in Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces.
UNHCR quickly mobilised to support affected communities in Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces.
“Millions of #Syrian refugees who remain outside are trying to understand what the rapidly changing situation means for them.”
Shabia Mantoo, an Australian-born spokesperson for #UNHCR, gives an update on the rapidly changing situation facing many #Syrianrefugees.
Shabia Mantoo, an Australian-born spokesperson for #UNHCR, gives an update on the rapidly changing situation facing many #Syrianrefugees.
December 12, 2024 at 2:09 AM
“Millions of #Syrian refugees who remain outside are trying to understand what the rapidly changing situation means for them.”
Shabia Mantoo, an Australian-born spokesperson for #UNHCR, gives an update on the rapidly changing situation facing many #Syrianrefugees.
Shabia Mantoo, an Australian-born spokesperson for #UNHCR, gives an update on the rapidly changing situation facing many #Syrianrefugees.
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🏚️ Destroyed homes.
🌪️ Families uprooted.
💔 Lives shattered.
But there’s hope. UNHCR is committed to staying and delivering aid to Syrians facing unimaginable challenges as they try to rebuild after nearly 14 years of conflict and displacement.
Here is how you can help: bit.ly/4guA8a9.
🌪️ Families uprooted.
💔 Lives shattered.
But there’s hope. UNHCR is committed to staying and delivering aid to Syrians facing unimaginable challenges as they try to rebuild after nearly 14 years of conflict and displacement.
Here is how you can help: bit.ly/4guA8a9.
December 11, 2024 at 12:02 PM
🏚️ Destroyed homes.
🌪️ Families uprooted.
💔 Lives shattered.
But there’s hope. UNHCR is committed to staying and delivering aid to Syrians facing unimaginable challenges as they try to rebuild after nearly 14 years of conflict and displacement.
Here is how you can help: bit.ly/4guA8a9.
🌪️ Families uprooted.
💔 Lives shattered.
But there’s hope. UNHCR is committed to staying and delivering aid to Syrians facing unimaginable challenges as they try to rebuild after nearly 14 years of conflict and displacement.
Here is how you can help: bit.ly/4guA8a9.