The countdown to #Dakar2026 has officially begun! ⏳🔥 History in the making! For the first time ever, a Youth Refugee Olympic Team is heading to the Youth Olympic Games. >> Meet the refugee athletes going to Senegal>>

We're proud to welcome filmmaker and content creator Omar Farooq as our newest UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador! From Bangladesh to Jordan, South Sudan and beyond, Omar has spent nearly a decade using the power of storytelling to bring refugee voices and experiences to millions around…Mostrar mais

The countdown to #Dakar2026 has officially begun! ⏳🔥 History in the making! For the first time ever, a Youth Refugee Olympic Team is heading to the Youth Olympic Games. >> Meet the refugee athletes going to Senegal>>

He doesn't know it yet… but one day, thousands in France will read his story, in his own words. Forced to flee Darfur, Karam Hassan made a perilous journey through Egypt and across the Mediterranean, before seeking asylum in France. Today, he is a manager at L'Oréal in Paris, a…Mostrar mais

After nearly 10 years as a refugee in DR Congo, Yolande is rebuilding her life back home in Burundi. For returnees like her, going home is only the beginning. Continued support is essential to help families start their lives with dignity and hope.

Aid keeps people alive but education gives them a future.

Protection is about more than finding safety. It is also about having the opportunity to work and provide for your family. For 75 years, the Refugee Convention has unlocked that possibility for refugees around the world.

Same buildings. Same classes. A very different journey to get there. Odile's education began in a refugee camp in Rwanda. She won a DAFI scholarship to study in Kigali. Now she's in Oxford, determined to bring her education home.

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Whatever math you use, we think UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Maya Ghazal's calculations are sound. Your generosity can keep refugee families warm through the winter months. Make a donation today. unh.cr/QZzKC3

The Refugee Convention is more than a legal document. It is a commitment to protect people forced to flee, so they can begin to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.

There was overwhelming support for UNHCR from countries gathered at #ExCom last week. Challenges lie ahead but we’ll tackle them together. We’ll never stop working to improve the lives of people forced to flee.

First Venezuelan woman admitted to her university’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineering programme. ✅ Forging a path for other young women to follow.✅ ✅ Welcome to Yuliveth’s journey in Peru.

A powerful earthquake has struck Panama, damaging homes, schools and critical infrastructure. Families have been left in urgent need of support. UNHCR is on the ground, supporting the Panamanian government and working with partners to deliver emergency relief, including tents, b…Mostrar mais

Millions still living in displacement. Millions living their dream of returning home. Syrians still need the world’s support.

When it comes education, a good teacher makes all the difference. This was the case for Leila when she was a student in Dadaab, and it's just as true for Leila’s students in Dadaab today. When teachers have what they need to deliver, refugee students get the quality education t…Mostrar mais

For 75 years, we have promised to stand with people forced to flee. To protect their rights, help them find safety, and support them in rebuilding their lives. We will keep that promise for as long as we are needed.

Hunger. Natural disasters. Overlapping crises. Afghan families, both displaced and those returning, are facing all of it at once. They need our help. unh.cr/686254630

States expressed overwhelming support for UNHCR and our mission to help those who have been forced to flee around the world. The world changes. Political contexts change. Our mission to protect those who need it does not.

That choice gave us the 1951 Refugee Convention and the global protection framework that has saved and protected millions of lives. It’s not time to abandon principles. It’s time to implement them better. —Assistant High Commissioner for Protection @EdemWosornu at #ExCom

The principles that protect refugees and stateless people are not relics of the past. They are essential tools for navigating the challenges of today. @EdemWosornu addressed UNHCR's #ExCom for the first time in her role as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection.

The framework works. The principles are sound. The solutions are known. What’s left is the political will. —Assistant High Commissioner for Protection @EdemWosornu at #ExCom.

When emergencies strike, every moment matters and your support saves lives. Help UNHCR respond to disasters like the Panama earthquake. Homes have been destroyed, infrastructure damaged and families left in urgent need. If you’re able, please donate: donate.unhcr.org/int/en/panama-earthquakeMostrar mais

Everyone has the right to a nationality. Without one, people can be denied access to education, healthcare, employment and other fundamental rights. At #ExCom, UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection @EdemWosornu highlighted why preventing statelessness matters.

Everyone has the right to a nationality. Without one, people can be denied access to education, healthcare, employment and other fundamental rights. At #ExCom, UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection @EdemWosornu highlighted why preventing statelessness matters.

What does peace look like for someone forced to flee? It means being able to return home, live in safety and rebuild a future. A timely reminder from High Commissioner @‌BarhamSalih. #ExCom

Run. Toussaint Chiza brought his voice and personal story to the United Nations at #UNGA. His performance brought the refugee experience into the room, drawing on refugee stories and his own journey from DR Congo to safety in Sweden.

Refugees don’t want handouts. They want opportunity. Surviving is not the same as living.

What is #ExCom and why is it critical for helping people forced to flee around the world?

Every girl deserves the chance to play, dream and build her future. ⚽💙 In Colombia, UNHCR supporter Lucy Bronze spent time with young refugee players, hearing about their ambitions and sharing their love of football. This #DayOfTheGirl, we celebrate the talent, determination,…Mostrar mais

Too many refugees are bracing for the cold. With UNHCR’s support, they can keep their homes warm and stay safe through the freezing months.

Our solidarity is with the people and communities affected by the earthquake in Panama. We are closely monitoring the situation as authorities assess its impact. UNHCR stands ready to support in coordination with the government, the UN system in Panama and humanitarian partners…Mostrar mais

Refugees are not only receiving mental health support. They are providing it. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, meet refugees and refugee-led organizations caring for their communities' mental health.

The scars of forced displacement aren't always visible. Refugees who have lived through conflict and crises should not have to face trauma alone. 💙

UNHCR calls on States to reform discriminatory legal frameworks, ensure universal civil registration, accede to the UN Statelessness Conventions, and join the Global Alliance to End Statelessness to turn commitments into concrete outcomes.

A moving oud performance by @NaseerShamma, bringing music, connection and solidarity to the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention. A celebration of The Promise to protect people forced to flee and the hope it carries for generations to come.

Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. Always. Until everyone is safe, we keep showing up.

Yemen is just a short journey across the sea from Djibouti. If the conflict continues to escalate, UNHCR fears thousands of people could arrive in a short period, seeking international protection.

We really, really, really, REALLY want you to support refugees. A message delivered to you by our Goodwill Ambasador Mary Maker and Sweden for UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Toussaint Chiza who know first-hand how that support can be life-saving. Join us. Every voice and every actio…Mostrar mais

Refugees deserve a voice in the decisions that shape their lives. At #UNGA, our Goodwill Ambassador Gugu Mbatha-Raw helped bring the stories and perspectives of refugees into the conversation. Because their experiences matter. Their voices deserved to be heard.

It’s not a choice. People all around the world continue to be forcibly displaced because they have no other option but to flee their homes.

Reminder: Winter is coming. For millions of refugees and people forced to flee, winter can be life-threatening. Help them prepare for the cold. Donate today: unh.cr/QZzKC3

Quality education means having quality teachers. For refugee learners, one great teacher can ensure a path to a brighter future. Three great teachers is a gamechanger. And no one knows this better than Leila, Suleiman and Weli. #WorldTeachersDay

Want to support refugees around the world? Stick to the plan.

After 10 years as a refugee, Jeanne returned home to Burundi with her 10 children. Now, she’s rebuilding their future. But funding shortfalls risk cutting the support families need to start again. Find out more: unh.cr/eJBYPX

Education can unlock incredible opportunities. Just ask our Goodwill Ambassador Mary Maker. She grew up as a refugee in Kakuma, Kenya and recently attended #UNGA in New York to share a clear message. Refugees need more than words. They need action.

Access to education is a human right, for refugees and everyone. Ensuring enrolment in education is where it begins, and making sure that access continues at every level is how we reach a brighter future for us all. Learn more in this year's Education Report: unh.cr/z8BGwEMostrar mais

Across the world, UNHCR protects families fleeing war and persecution. Here’s a glimpse through the camera lens of what that looks like.

For refugee children, school is where safety begins. But getting in is just the first step. Every one of them deserves a path that leads somewhere, and education is how they get there. Read High Commissioner @BarhamSalih's foreword to this year's Education Report: unh.cr/z8BGwEMostrar mais

From Syrian refugee to commercial pilot. Our Goodwill Ambassador and the first female Syrian pilot, Maya Ghazal is proof of what’s possible when refugees have access to education. Find out about her story and more in the UNHCR 2026 Education Report: unh.cr/MB7we9