UNHCR is calling for a thorough investigation into the reported murders last week of 17 Awá indigenous people in a remote area of south-western Colombia. We strongly urge all parties involved to ...

This document provides an insight into the work and responsibilities of UNHCR Procurement as well as a glimpse into procurement principles and conditions, tendering and selection processes.

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Since the first Global Refugee Forum (GRF) in 2019, UNHCR has convened quarterly informal briefings every year to discuss progress towards implementation of the Global Compact on Refugees and related ...

Community sponsorship refers to programmes where individuals or groups come together to provide financial, emotional and practical support toward reception and integration of refugees that have ...

Ruud Lubbers is a former Dutch prime minister who took office in 2001 as UNHCR marked its 50th anniversary. As High Commissioner, he focused much of his attention on developing innovative new ...

Millions of refugees dream of going home. As the durable solution of choice for the largest number of refugees, voluntary repatriation in safety and dignity requires the full commitment of the country ...

UNHCR's national partners are independent, non-governmental organizations, established under the laws of the country in which they operate.

UNHCR spokespeople are available at our headquarters in Geneva, our regional offices and in many of our field operations to answer media enquiries and provide interviews. Our content team provides ...

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives and protecting the rights of refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.

UNHCR spokespeople are available at our headquarters in Geneva, our regional offices and in many of our field operations to answer media enquiries and provide interviews. Our content team provides ...

UNHCR youth with refugees art contest helps youth across the world to use their creativity to support people forced to flee.