UNHCR
Almost 220,000 migrants, a record, reached Europe by sea in October: UN
World
November 2, 2015
Almost 220,000 migrants, a record, reached Europe by sea in October: UN
A monthly record of 218,394 migrants and refugees arrived in Europe by sea in October, up from 172,843 in September,…
When shelters become vibrant works of art: UNHCR
Middle East
October 31, 2015
When shelters become vibrant works of art: UNHCR
Ever since she was in kindergarten in the Syrian city of Homs, Ibtihaj has dreamed of becoming an artist.
UNHCR’s “Back to School” campaign supports Syrian refugee children
Life & Style
September 8, 2015
UNHCR’s “Back to School” campaign supports Syrian refugee children
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has launched a campaign entitled “Back to School” to raise awareness for…
UN: Syria’s neighbors now host four million of its refugees
Middle East
July 9, 2015
UN: Syria’s neighbors now host four million of its refugees
The number of Syrian refugees in neighboring countries has passed 4 million, the UN refugee agency UNHCR said on Thursday,…
UNHCR campaign aims to give voices to refugees
Middle East
June 30, 2015
UNHCR campaign aims to give voices to refugees
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has launched a campaign aiming to give voices to the millions of…
UNHCR: 185,000 refugees in Egypt
Egypt
June 15, 2015
UNHCR: 185,000 refugees in Egypt
The Regional Representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Egypt, Elizabeth Tan, said on the occasion…
Air strikes hit Yemen capital, UN envoy arrives hours before truce
Middle East
May 12, 2015
Air strikes hit Yemen capital, UN envoy arrives hours before truce
Saudi-led air strikes pounded the rebel-held Yemeni capital Sanaa on Tuesday and the new United Nations envoy to the country…
UNHCR: Asylum seekers in the West highest since Bosnia war
World
March 26, 2015
UNHCR: Asylum seekers in the West highest since Bosnia war
Wars in Syria and Iraq drove the number of people requesting asylum in industrialised countries to a 22-year high last year, the United Nations said on…
UN envoy Angelina Jolie urges end of suffering by Iraqi IS victims
Cinema/TV
January 26, 2015
UN envoy Angelina Jolie urges end of suffering by Iraqi IS victims
Hollywood star and United Nations envoy Angelina Jolie has urged world leaders to increase efforts in alleviating the suffering of…
UN calls for $8.4 billion in humanitarian, development aid for Syrians
Egypt
December 18, 2014
UN calls for $8.4 billion in humanitarian, development aid for Syrians
The United Nations has made a new major call for humanitarian and development assistance for Syrians in 2015, targeting nearly…