The United Nations refugee agency announced a public sale of its fleet and equipment in Kigali, concluding its operational footprint in the country.

Fifty mobile shelters are set to be installed in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region by the end of October, a project undertaken in cooperation with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).

The UNHCR stated that the success of changes to asylum law hinges on their application, advocating for greater clarity to ensure consistency between authorities and courts and the creation of new bodies under the Migration Pact.

Malaysia's Immigration Department has clarified that UNHCR cards do not confer legal immigration status in the country. This statement aims to address misunderstandings regarding the cards' validity for residency.

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister has warned the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to cooperate on refugee screening in Malaysia or face potential expulsion.

The Malaysian government has instructed the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to pause new refugee registrations as it undertakes a comprehensive review of its refugee management process.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR have voiced serious concern over reports that two boats carrying more than 500 people may have sunk off the coast of Myanmar.

The U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) has issued a warning that artificial intelligence is intensifying the spread of misinformation and hate speech, which incites harm against refugees.

The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, is reportedly changing its guidelines after Sweden reacted to a high-profile rape verdict.

On Refugee Day, reports indicate a decline in refugee numbers for the first time in a decade, with 68% hosted in low- and middle-income countries. European NGOs express concern over new EU norms, while UNHCR attributes the decrease partly to repatriations to unsafe contexts.

The Immigration Department of Malaysia stated that the actual number of refugees in the country is believed to be higher than the 200,000 figure reported by UNHCR.

A report using UNHCR data reveals that Lebanon has the world's highest concentration of refugees, while the United States ranks 82nd, highlighting the disproportionate burden carried by certain nations.

Malaysian minister Saifuddin Nasution states that the low rate of third-country resettlement by the UNHCR is contributing to the prolonged presence of Rohingya refugees in Malaysia.

Ghanaian humanitarian leader Edem Wosornu has been appointed as the Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

The UNHCR spokesperson, Matthew Saltmarsh, stated that approximately one million people have been displaced from southern Lebanon due to ongoing hostilities, making aid delivery increasingly difficult.

The UNHCR is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its partnership with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), highlighting a decade of collaboration.

Researchers at the University of Ghana have published a study identifying a specific West African gene variant that significantly increases the risk of kidney disease. This finding sheds light on genetic predispositions to the condition within the region.

Italy recorded 2,459 migrant arrivals in April, marking a 14% increase compared to March, according to data released by the UNHCR.

Approximately 1.6 million Syrians have returned to their home country following the political transition, primarily from neighboring nations. However, only about 4,000 have been repatriated from Germany, according to UNHCR data.

Italy's Ambassador to the UN, Giorgio Marrapodi, met with UNHCR Director Sivanka Dhanapala to discuss humanitarian challenges, reaffirming Italy's commitment to resettlement programs and evacuations.

The UNHCR reports that the refugee population in Jordan has declined to 419,950 by March.

UNHCR highlights Marwa's inspiring path back into the IT sector, showcasing efforts to bridge the digital divide and empower individuals through technology.

A representative for the UNHCR delivered an emotional farewell, acknowledging and praising the partnerships formed during their time in the role.

A former player for the Greek football club Panathinaikos is prominently featured in a post by the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The UNHCR was founded in 1950 to protect the rights of refugees.

O alto-comissário das ONU para os Refugiados afirma que a solução é "o fim da guerra e a conquista de uma paz duradoura". Mais de um milhão de pessoas no Líbano foram forçadas a sair das suas casas.

The UNHCR and World Food Programme have issued a warning that a lack of funding is jeopardizing the lives of over one million Sudanese refugees in Chad.

The UNHCR is appealing for urgent support for over 200,000 Lebanese refugees, who are arriving exhausted, traumatized, and with few belongings, noting that current funding is less than 30% of what is needed.

An appeal has been filed at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), though specific details regarding the nature or parties involved in the appeal are not provided.

The UNHCR is calling for urgent support as 33,000 Congolese refugees have returned home from Burundi within a month, highlighting a significant humanitarian need.

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations refugee agency has said that between 600,000 and one million Iranian households have been temporarily displaced inside Iran as a result of US-Israeli war against the country. The UNHCR’s preliminary assessments represent displacement of up to 3.2 million people, and this figure is likely to continue rising as US-Israeli bombing persists, marking a worrying escalation in humanitarian needs, according to Ayaki Ito, UNHCR Director of Emergency and Programme Support ...

Around 3.2 million people have been displaced internally in Iran since the start of the war, according to preliminary estimates by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

The UNHCR reports that over three million people have been displaced within Iran, likely due to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in the region.

The UNHCR reports that increased hostilities in the Middle East have led to the displacement of approximately 735,000 people, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation in a region with 24.6 million displaced individuals.

From trash to art: A Congolese refugee woman's creative journey and resilience  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

The UNHCR has renewed the 'Pioneer of Giving' title for Al-Nouri, recognizing his continued contributions and philanthropic efforts.

With women banned from most jobs in Afghanistan, an embroidery boutique run by 22-year-old Rahima Alavi is a surprising and treasured sight in Bamiyan. “Spring flowers, tailoring and embroidery,” reads a sign outside Alavi’s small store, which opened in January after a months-long search for work. “I really feel proud because I can support my family, my parents and three sisters. I can pay the rent,” said Alavi, who was wearing a burgundy coat that had a few pieces of leftover coloured thread stuck to it. This photograph taken on January 20, 2026 shows Afghan tailoress Rahima Alavi embroidering a scarf at her boutique in Bamiyan. —AFP Demonstrating her new skills, she guided material through her sewing machine to create delicate silk leaves and flowers. Alavi is one of more than five million people who have returned to the country since 2023 from Pakistan and Iran, which have been pushing back Afghans after hosting them for decades. Having grown up in rural Bamiyan province, where she helped her parents with farm work alongside school, the family moved to Iran in 2021. “In Iran, there were more job opportunities, and there, men and women can work,” she said. They picked cabbages for a living near the central city of Isfahan, before returning to Afghanistan in 2024. “My father couldn’t find a job, nor could I or my sisters. I was very hopeless, because there were no jobs in Bamiyan,” she said, her smile fading. his photograph taken on January 20, 2026 shows Afghan tailoress Rahima Alavi (L) embroidering scarves and clothes at her boutique in Bamiyan. —AFP Only one per cent of women who returned from Pakistan or Iran have found full-time jobs, while two per cent have a business, according to a survey by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Alavi struggled for months, before being picked along with 25 other women for embroidery training under a programme backed by the UN refugee agency. “I started to have hope, and my hope grew bigger with the course,” she said. ‘No work for women’ Alavi was given a range of equipment including a sewing machine, fabric and cash for a solar panel — essential in a country where power cuts are commonplace. Her teacher, Rayhana Darabi, described Alavi as “very capable, very talented”. “She was so dedicated that she would not miss anything and learned everything that same day,” said Darabi. The embroidery teacher lost her job in December when the programme was discontinued, as part of broader aid cuts hitting people across Afghanistan. Alavi is the only woman from the programme to have successfully opened a business so far, with her best friend’s support, bringing great pride to those around her. This photograph taken on January 20, 2026 shows Afghan women embroidering scarves and clothes at a boutique in Bamiyan. —AFP “We were truly very happy. Women in Afghanistan today — not only in Bamiyan but all over the country — face many challenges and rules and regulations,” said her teacher. The Afghan Taliban authorities rule by a strict interpretation of Islamic law, barring women from the majority of professions while permitting some to work in industries such as handicrafts. Alavi appealed to donors to restart the training programme. “Because there is no work for women here,” she said. Last year, women were the majority among nearly 2,400 people trained under UNHCR programmes. The agency said this month it needed $216m this year to support displaced people and returnees across the country, but its appeal was currently just eight per cent funded. With opportunities increasingly limited, Alavi encouraged her fellow returnee women to seek out any chance available. “Don’t sit at home,” said the entrepreneur, surrounded by embroidered dresses, scarves and tablecloths. Decorated across one of the scarves, which Alavi said she would like to wear, she had embroidered purple butterflies taking flight.

UNHCR has published fresh recruitment opportunities for humanitarian and administrative roles, with submission deadlines set for late August 2026.

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees is monitoring the situation in the Spanish city of Ceuta, emphasizing the critical need to identify and register newly arrived migrants who may require asylum.

Malaysian police confirmed that no arrests were made on a group of Rohingya refugees gathered outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur, stating they were only documented before release.

Marie-Chantal shared her personal reflections on her visit to Rwanda with her son Constantine, where they participated in the UNHCR's DAFI scholarship program for refugees. She described the experience as deeply moving, especially as a mother of five.

Rohingya refugees who had established a temporary settlement outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur have been relocated to the city's headquarters. Police confirmed that all relocated individuals possess valid UNHCR documents.

The UN Refugee Agency has reported that 144 people died off the coast of Mauritania while attempting an illegal migration route to Spain, highlighting the dangers faced by migrants.

The governments of Cameroon and the Central African Republic, alongside UNHCR, have relaunched the voluntary repatriation of Central African refugees, marking a significant step in resolving a protracted displacement situation.

Experts are advocating for a more robust security framework in the Lake Chad Basin following the US troop withdrawal, as violence has already displaced 3.5 million people in the region, according to the UNHCR.

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has assembled a symbolic 'game-changing team' composed of refugee players. This initiative aims to highlight the potential of young people displaced by war and persecution when they find safety and opportunity.

In Biringi, a South Sudanese mother is working to reconstruct her family's life and future, as highlighted by the UNHCR.

Actor and UNHCR ambassador Mahira Khan marked World Refugee Day by reflecting on Afghan refugee families and calling for greater empathy and solidarity.

Police in Kelantan, Malaysia, are closely monitoring over 13,000 Rohingya residents, with approximately 8,000 of them lacking UNHCR documentation.

UNHCR reports that thousands of people are in grave danger in South Sudan, with approximately 140,000 displaced in Akobo county alone since December, contributing to over 300,000 displaced across Jonglei state and neighboring areas.

The UNHCR estimates that 56 percent of Ukrainian refugees will remain in Europe until 2029, based on assumptions that Russia retains control of occupied territories and temporary protection status ends in March 2027.

UNHCR estimates that in a scenario where Ukraine achieves victory and reclaims occupied territories by year-end, the number of refugees would decrease to 32%.

According to the United Nations, at least 380 people have been killed in Lebanon since the official ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group began. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) reported this figure from Geneva.

The UNHCR's Deputy Director for West and Central Africa, Andrew Wyllie, praised Ghana for its adherence to international refugee protection standards and its handling of displaced persons, pledging stronger partnership.

UNHCR data indicates a 21% rise in asylum-seekers in Nigeria, with 3,613 refugees registered. Many are fleeing the crisis in Cameroon.

A Superior Council of Magistracy has developed a manual, supported by UNHCR, advising that the detention of migrants at borders should be exceptional and automatic detentions should end, especially fo

The UNHCR has reported that a record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, highlighting the perilous journeys undertaken by the community.

The Ghanaian government, private sector, and development partners are collaborating with UNHCR to boost agribusiness investments, creating economic opportunities for refugees and host communities in northern Ghana.

Queen Letizia of Spain held audiences with representatives from UNHCR and UNICEF to learn about the reality faced by refugees and asylum seekers in Spain.

The UNHCR has expressed its appreciation for China's support towards refugees and internally displaced people in the Central African Republic.

Malaysia has called for addressing the fundamental root causes of the Middle East conflict during a UNHCR meeting and its Prime Minister Anwar has backed Egypt's push for de-escalation as regional tensions intensify.

The UNHCR, along with regional governments and partners, has reaffirmed its commitment to finding long-term solutions for the plight of Burundian refugees.

UNHCR has welcomed strengthened commitments towards the voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees from Zambia.

The UNHCR reports that 3.2 million people have been displaced within Iran in less than two weeks since the start of the war, highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis.

Die Ölpreise steigen trotz der IEA-Freigabe von Ölreserven weiter. Irans Streitkräfte nehmen die Energiewirtschaft in der Golfregion ins Visier.

UNHCR reports on Nigerian refugees’ return from Cameroon, Niger, and Chad. While thousands are repatriated, over 400,000 remain displaced by insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/1705-nigerian-refugees-returned-in-2026-report/

UNHCR has released an operational update for Tunisia for January 2026, detailing its activities and challenges in the region.

UNHCR calls for urgent support to sustain refugee protection and returnee reintegration in Burundi  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

The Ethiopian government, in partnership with UNHCR, is implementing a mass issuance of digital IDs, known as the Fayda system, to integrate refugees by granting them freedom of movement, access to education, and other services.

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has lauded Portugal's new law on statelessness, which simplifies the naturalization process. The agency highlights the protection it offers to individuals who have been in a 'legal limbo' for many years due to decolonization processes.

The UNHCR is responding to rumors circulating on social media, emphasizing that asylum seekers cannot be directly rejected, likely in the context of migration policies.

Malaysia's foreign minister has called for a review of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) presence in the country. This move suggests a potential re-evaluation of the agency's role and operations within Malaysia.

Malaysian authorities have detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees who were attempting to seek shelter and assistance from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office. The refugees were reportedly seeking help when they were apprehended.

The United States is reportedly considering withdrawing from the UNHCR, a move that diplomats are trying to prevent due to concerns that a halt in US funding would jeopardize millions of refugees worldwide.

Malaysian Deputy Minister Akmal Nasrullah stated that a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) card does not serve as a citizenship document and does not exempt its holders from Malaysian laws.

The Lake Chad crisis is escalating with increased violence and displacement, prompting the UNHCR to warn that the region is nearing a dangerous tipping point.

The UNHCR is engaging young people to advocate for refugees and defend the right to asylum. This initiative aims to foster solidarity and support for displaced populations among the youth.

The UNHCR has launched its 'Until Everyone is Safe' campaign ahead of World Refugee Day, calling on young people globally to defend the fundamental human right to asylum.

A new UNHCR report reveals that 117.8 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced by the end of 2025, with Lebanon war victims among those counted.

The UNHCR reported the first decline in the global displaced population in ten years, with 117.8 million people currently displaced worldwide, noting that 70% of refugees live in exile for years and many are now returning to countries like Afghanistan, Syria, and Sudan. This marks a significant shift in global refugee trends, with further details expected from the AAIB regarding India's deadliest aviation disaster in decades.

UNHCR, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have released a revised rescue guide to help governments, shipmasters, and maritime operators respond to refugees and migrants in distress at sea.

The UNHCR and the Portuguese Refugee Council (CPR) have stated that many changes to a proposed return law reduce fundamental safeguards for international protection, warning of its significant impact and violation of international law.

The UNHCR announced an expansion of its cash assistance program for Syrian refugees who are returning to their home country.

The UNHCR has successfully secured $65 million in funding to support refugees in Jordan, though the amount still falls short of the required $215 million.

The UNHCR has reported that approximately 188,500 refugees have returned to Syria since December 2024.

A document prepared with UNHCR clarifies conditions for administrative detention at the border in Portugal, reinforcing protection for vulnerable individuals, children, and access to legal support.

The UNHCR is conducting various activities in Cox's Bazar, focusing on humanitarian aid and support for refugees. These efforts address the ongoing needs of displaced populations in the region.

A press release from the UNHCR summarized statements made by Marie-Hélène Verney, the UNHCR Representative in Sudan, regarding the crisis in Sudan three years after its onset.

The UNHCR is facing challenges in protecting refugees due to funding cuts, operating in a world where widespread suffering has become routine.

The UNHCR country representative has met with Shama Obaed in Bangladesh.

UNHCR reports that providing shelter is crucial for driving stability, protection, and inclusion for refugees and host communities in the Kakuma camp.

The Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and the UNHCR have reached an agreement to resume the voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees.

About 3.2 million people have been forced to leave their homes within Iran since the beginning of the war on February 28, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

According to UNHCR, 270,000 Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan since January, with concerns that regional events could trigger larger movements.

• Refugee agency says its facing shortage of funds • US, Israeli attacks on Iran choke aid corridors, obstructing global relief efforts GENEVA / ISLAMABAD: The United Nations refugee agency on Friday declared the crisis in the Middle East “a major humanitarian emergency”, and insisted all fleeing civilians should be granted safe passage. UNHCR said the Middle East crisis — which began on Saturday when Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran and has spread since — had already cau...

Hver nat lever millioner af ukrainere i frygt, mens angrebene på landet intensiveres. I UNHCR, FNs Flygtningeorganisation, er vi til stede – men verden må ikke vende blikket væk.