UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency
Winter is here. Rain, flooding, snow and sub-zero temperatures are threatening the lives of people forced to spend winter far from home. In Lebanon, entire neighbourhoods have been flattened …
Refugees | UNHCR
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 …
Careers at UNHCR | UNHCR
UNHCR employs 20,305 people in 136 countries. Our dedicated and passionate team work around the clock in a variety of roles including legal protection, community services, public …
Refugee Data Finder - Key Indicators - UNHCR
Oct 8, 2024 · Welcome to UNHCR’s Refugee Population Statistics Database. The database contains information about forcibly displaced populations spanning more than 70 years of …
Figures at a glance - UNHCR
How many refugees are there around the world? As of the end of June 2024, there are an estimated 122.6 million people around the world who have been forced to flee their homes. …
Contact us - UNHCR
If you’re a journalist or member of the media, you can find contact details for spokespersons on our Media centre page, along with links to our latest press releases and statements, high …
Defining sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment
Sexual abuse means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. Any sexual activity with children (persons under …
The High Commissioner | UNHCR
Grandi was born in Milan in 1957 and has been engaged in refugee and humanitarian work for more than 30 years. From 2010 to 2014, he served as Commissioner-General of UNRWA, the …
The Global Compact on Refugees | UNHCR
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 …
How to apply - UNHCR
Candidates applying for fixed-term International Professional job openings, Temporary Appointments, Consultancies, General Service roles, National Professional roles, Internships …