UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency works to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution or war at home. Since 1950, we have …

Safeguarding the rights and well-being of people forced to flee for over 70 years. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and …

Refugee definitions and meaning. Who is a refugee is defined in international law. The 1951 Refugee Convention defines a refugee as a person who "owing to well-founded fear of being …

Jan 24, 2025 · GENEVA – New wars, unresolved conflicts and a spike in climate-related disasters resulted in appalling levels of death, destruction and displacement last year, forcing UNHCR’s …

Jan 27, 2025 · DAMASCUS – Wrapping up a visit to Syria on Monday, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, appealed to the international community for bold and decisive action …

Refugees are in extremely vulnerable circumstances, lacking the protection of their own countries and facing immense challenges to their safety and well-being. The 1951 Refugee Convention, …

The Global Compact on Refugees is a framework for more predictable and equitable responsibility-sharing, recognizing that a sustainable solution to refugee situations cannot be …

One of the most immediate needs a person forced to flee has is safe and appropriate shelter. It is vital for their immediate survival and security. It also supports self-sufficiency and helps restore …

Providing emergency help to those forced to flee is often the first step towards long-term protection and rehabilitation. UNHCR has developed a global network of suppliers, specialist …

Protection. Protection underpins all UNHCR activities aimed at ensuring the rights of refugees, displaced and stateless people are recognized. We promote accession to the 1951 Refugee …