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The UN Refugee Agency, known as UNHCR, is an international organization focused on saving lives, safeguarding rights, and creating a brighter future for individuals who have been compelled to leave their homes due to war and persecution.

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Europe Region Quarterly Update — Gender-Based Violence (Q4 October - December 2024) | UNHCR Europe

2 months ago | unhcr.org

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations, disproportionately affecting forcibly displaced women, girls, and marginalized groups across Europe. In a new report, UNHCR underscore the urgent need for enhanced prevention, protection and response measures to fight gender-based violence (GBV) among forcibly displaced women, girls and marginalized groups across Europe particularly in conflict zones, along transit routes and within host communities.
Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Ukraine: challenges and response in frontline and displaced communities | UNHCR Ukraine

Dec 10, 2024 | unhcr.org

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most widespread human rights violations in the world, including in Ukraine. The Russian full-scale invasion in February 2022 has significantly increased the risk of women and girls being exposed to GBV in its various forms. The economic instability, displacement, deterioration of the security situation and the impact on mental health have all contributed to the increased risk of intimate partner violence, conflict-related sexual violence, sexual exploitation and abuse, trafficking, and harassment.
High Commissioner's speech at the MIRPS VII Annual Meeting

Dec 5, 2024 | unhcr.org | Filippo Grandi

Honourable Prime Minister,Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States,Ministers, Vice-MinistersDistinguished Delegates of MIRPS Countries and MIRPS Support Platform Countries,Special Guests,dear friendsBuenos días a todos y todas. It is a real pleasure to be here with you.
In Spain, a survivor of gender-based violence finds her voice | UNHCR

Dec 5, 2024 | unhcr.org

Originally from Mali, Aminata Soucko survived gender-based violence including female genital mutilation and forced marriage before setting up an association in Spain to help other refugee women.
UNHCR warns of devastating spike in risk of gender-based violence for women and girls forced to flee | UNHCR

Nov 29, 2024 | unhcr.org

Across the world, more than 60 million women and girls who are forcibly displaced or stateless face high risks of gender-based violence. While gender-based violence remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations worldwide, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warns that the risks are heightened for women and girls experiencing situations of conflict, or who have been forced to flee their homes.
Uganda’s welcome allows Congolese refugees to thrive

Nov 25, 2024 | unhcr.org | Moulid Hujale

Skip to main content UNHCR global website: Change site Close Global sites Uganda’s welcome allows Congolese refugees to thrive Stories Despite record numbers of refugees and limited resources, Uganda’s progressive policy means refugees become part of social and economic life, with benefits for all.
Uganda’s welcome allows Congolese refugees to thrive

Nov 25, 2024 | unhcr.org | Moulid Hujale

Skip to main content UNHCR global website: Change site Close Global sites Uganda’s welcome allows Congolese refugees to thrive Stories Despite record numbers of refugees and limited resources, Uganda’s progressive policy means refugees become part of social and economic life, with benefits for all.
UNHCR High Commissioner’s statement to the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly

Nov 6, 2024 | unhcr.org | Filippo Grandi

Madam Chair,Distinguished delegates,We are living through a time of rapid change. A time of promise — only a few weeks ago, the Pact for the Future was adopted here in New York — but also a time of peril. Of great uncertainty. Uncertainty not about the nature or the scale of the challenges that we face. Those are clear — wars, poverty, epidemics, the threat of unregulated technology, climate change and more — together with unprecedented levels of displacement.
Central African refugees return home from Cameroon after a decade in exile

Nov 5, 2024 | unhcr.org | Lalla Sy

An open doorUnder the CAR Solutions Support Platform, a multi-year plan was approved by the CAR Government to facilitate the return of 300,000 Central African refugees from neighboring countries by 2028. This initiative aligns with the National Durable Solutions Strategy. Recent surveys in asylum countries, including Cameroon, revealed that 23 per cent of respondents (approximately 80,000 individuals) intend to return to CAR if basic services are accessible.
High Commissioner’s opening statement to the seventy-fifth plenary session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme

Oct 14, 2024 | unhcr.org | Filippo Grandi

Good morning. This has been a year of extremes. A year of contradictions. A year of loss and of grief, without doubt, as we continue to witness conflict, violence and abuses that displace millions. Fed by the belief – no: the terrible lie – that the path to peace is found through war. But also, a year with at least some moments of hope. This summer, we had the privilege to applaud the best of the human spirit, embodied by the refugee athletes who competed in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.