We need your help finding the next #NansenAward winner. Know an unsung hero working to protect or support refugees, internally displaced or stateless people? Send in your nomination: www.unhcr.org/about-unhcr/overview/nansen-...

A child’s room. A bed. A wall once filled with memories. Now, devastation. For many families in Lebanon, home has been reduced to rubble. Displacement, loss and fear are now part of daily life as attacks continue. UNHCR is on the ground, providing urgent support, but needs are…Mostrar mais

Refugee families belong together. Yet, many are kept apart by conflicts, lack of access and other challenges. On #DayOfParents, we call on States to make family reunification procedures for refugees accessible, simple and fast. UNHCR is ready to help.

During #Pride and every day: LGBTIQ+ refugee rights are human rights. No exceptions, no compromises, no discrimination.

Being forced to flee can take a profound toll on mental health. Access to mental health and psychosocial support saves refugees’ lives. #MentalHealthAwareness

Most people forced to flee dream of returning home. But for Venezuelans living abroad, that dream comes with conditions. Here is what they told us.

Southern Lebanon is once again under heavy attack. Families are trying to flee as Israel increases evacuation orders for residents across the south to leave their homes. We continue to provide support to people living with the suffering and trauma of repeated displacement. But…Mostrar mais

Seeking safety is a human right. For everyone. Everywhere.

Period. #MenstrualHygieneDay

Take it from Louange: No refugee girl or woman should have to hide her period out of fear or shame. No girl or woman should. Without privacy, protection and dignified menstrual hygiene support, stigma can translate into real danger. End the stigma. Period. 🔴 #MHDay

Trauma. Loss. Distress. From the moment they are forced to flee to the moment they find safety and beyond, these are realities many refugees face. Mental health and psychosocial support is refugee protection. #MentalHealthAwareness

Nyatora didn't have a roadmap. She had something better: a voice and the courage to use it. She co-founded a refugee women-led org in Dadaab and fights GBV on the world stage. This is what it looks like when refugees lead.

Football player @alikalhamadi was born in Iraq and raised in the UK after his family were forced to rebuild their lives. Now he represents Iraq in the 2026 World Cup. Ali is part of UNHCR’s Gamechanging Team, standing alongside other players whose lives were shaped by displaceme…Mostrar mais

I want refugees to live their lives ASAP.

“I wish we could return home and for the war to end.” Displacement is a familiar sight now for Lebanese families who are stuck in a state of uncertainty. This is Fatima’s story, in her own words.

Nearly one million Rohingya refugees live in overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Each person holds hundreds of questions that often don’t have clear answers.

Some people don’t seek recognition. They just keep showing up for others. The #NansenAward recognizes people and organizations making a real difference for refugees, displaced and stateless people. Nominate someone today: www.unhcr.org/nominate

Find out more about Marwa’s journey: www.unhcr.org/africa/news/stories/bridging...

The war in Sudan disrupted her studies, but not her determination for a better future. Marwa was one year away from graduating in Computer Science when she was forced to flee her home in El Fasher, Sudan. Now, in a refugee camp in Chad, Marwa is back in class. For refugee wome…Mostrar mais

All parties have a duty to rescue people in distress at sea. This duty must be upheld without discrimination. More on the revised rescue guide to strengthen protection for refugees and migrants in distress at sea: www.unhcr.org/news/announcements/unhcr-imo...Mostrar mais

This is unacceptable. We strongly condemn the Russian attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, that claimed at least two civilian lives, injured more and hit a UNHCR-contracted warehouse filled with life-saving humanitarian aid. Humanitarians are #NotATarget. These attacks must stop.

🚨Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo🚨 Displaced communities are facing this deadly outbreak in densely populated areas with limited access to health care. We need support to improve shelter and hygiene facilities and enable access to essential health services. Please help: unh.cr/65cf83830Mostrar mais

What does the Lebanon ceasefire mean if you don't know if you have a home? Displacement is a familiar sight now for Lebanese families who are stuck in a state of uncertainty. The headlines moved on, but the people can't. What they want is safety and a way home.

UNHCR and partners are coordinating with health authorities to support community outreach and prevention efforts in the coming days.

More than 2 million internally displaced people and returnees live in the Ituri and North Kivu provinces, where humanitarian needs are already severe and access to basic services remains severely constrained.

We are closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak declared in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We’re concerned about the impact on humanitarian operations and communities where displaced people live.

They once stood as children whose lives were shaped by displacement. Today, they stand together at the highest level of the game. UNHCR’s Gamechanging Team ahead of the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup shows what’s possible when children forced to flee are given safety and opportunity. *Thi…Mostrar mais

Different languages. Different traditions. Same thread of resilience. 🧵 Here’s how Afghan refugee women and India’s Kutch artisans weave skills, stories and shared futures. www.unhcr.org/asia/news/stories/when-stitc...

The crisis in South Sudan is forcing families to flee. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced inside South Sudan and to neighbouring countries. Needs are rising fast. Support is not keeping pace. Please don’t look away. Donate if you can: unh.cr/65fd9de50

Ukrainians are living with the uncertainty and fear of repeated attacks. This should never become anyone’s new normal. But it’s the reality for millions of Ukrainians. Your support can provide some relief to people living under continued attack: donate.unhcr.org/int/en/ukraine-emergencyMostrar mais

This week alone, humanitarians were targeted in attacks twice while delivering much-needed assistance to people in need in Ukraine. In Kherson, a clearly marked UN vehicle delivering aid to civilians was hit by two drone strikes. Earlier this week, another UN aid truck was struc…Mostrar mais

We’re looking for the next #NansenAward winner. Know an inspiring person or organization making a difference in the lives of people forced to flee? Nominate them here: www.unhcr.org/nominate

A reminder: refugees didn’t choose to be refugees. But we can choose to have empathy.

Every semester during nursing school, Louange went back to the camp she grew up in. She knew better than anyone what people there couldn't access. And she knew the skills she was building could start to change that. Happy #InternationalNursesDay. #NursesDay

On International Nurses Day, DAFI Scholar Mais is inviting you along on her journey to become a nurse. Behind every future nurse is a student who was given a chance. Education is a human right. Help refugee students access it. donate.unhcr.org/int/en/aiming-higher

She lost almost everything when she fled the war in Sudan. But not her voice or her determination. Shaima is now starting over in Chad, where she’s building a women-led initiative and creating income, independence and a future for others too. Her story: www.unhcr.org/news/stories/three-years-fle...Mostrar mais

No mother should be separated from her child. After years apart, Fatoumata finally reunited with her daughter Aminata. This #MothersDay, we’re thinking of the families still waiting for that moment. Families belong together. ❤️

For people forced to flee, there are thousands of questions with no clear answers. And behind every question is a person trying to protect their family, hold on to dignity and keep going. They shouldn’t have to do it alone. Show your solidarity with all who are displaced.

When global supply routes are disrupted, refugees feel the impact. Rising transport costs and delays are slowing the delivery of life-saving aid worldwide. Here’s what you need to know: www.unhcr.org/news/briefing-notes/unhcr-mi...Mostrar mais

Safety shouldn’t cost a life. Yet, 2025 was the deadliest year yet for maritime movements of Rohingya refugees. Because many feel like they have no choice but to risk everything for a better life. ➡️ Find out more: www.unhcr.org/news/briefing-notes/unhcr-20...Mostrar mais

Despite the announced ceasefire in Lebanon, families are still being forced to flee. Many have tried to return home after weeks or months of displacement. But return is often uncertain, partial and short-lived. Some families arrive to find their homes destroyed. Others face inse…Mostrar mais

🎤 Identification documents can open up a world of opportunities for young refugees. - Patrick Kumi, refugee and advocate for refugee youth

A ceasefire is in place in Lebanon. For some, it meant going back after weeks of displacement. Thousands of families made brief journeys south, hoping to find what they left behind. Many returned north again, met with destroyed homes, uncertainty and a reality that still doesn’t…Mostrar mais

It’s been over 3 years since the war in Sudan started. This is Guisma’s story from fleeing her home to finding safety in Chad. As a refugee, she has been busy rebuilding her life, combining determination and compassion to make a difference for her family and community.

When your son needs surgery and you can't afford it, fear doesn't care that you crossed a border to survive. Nelson fled Venezuela in 2019. UNHCR and the EU helped his family access urgent medical care and rebuild their lives. Access to healthcare is a human right. Being forced…Mostrar mais

This is a real call from an Afghan mother in Iran, read by a translator. In March, UNHCR's refugee helpline received around 1,000 calls a day from Afghans seeking help. Help us answer them. Donate now: unh.cr/vPyniA