As instability and violence in South Sudan continue, those who have fled urgently need protection, shelter and medical care. UNHCR is striving to restore hope to thousands who have been uprooted.

When people are forced to flee, UNHCR is there. We ensure they can reach safety and ensure they can access to shelter, clean water and medical care.

Millions of Afghan refugees have been forced to flee their homes in the last 40 years. New violence has prompted more internal displacement and a humanitarian crisis.

I hope all our donors will continue to enable the response to these humanitarian needs." The massive escalation in the Russian war against Ukraine since February 2022 has caused unprecedented civilian ...

UNHCR helps refugees and forcibly displaced people access education and work. We also work to find long-term solutions so they can find a place to call home.

Asylum-seekers, refugees, internally displaced people, stateless people and others of concern to UNHCR have diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics ...

The High Commissioner is responsible for the direction and control of UNHCR. He or she directs our work with the assistance of a Deputy High Commissioner and Assistant High Commissioners for ...

Aid agencies make a big impact when working together. At UNHCR, we coordinate quick, effective responses in emergencies.

Learn more about how to join UNHCR as a staff member, or do business with us as a supplier. Together we can make a difference for people forced to flee.

UNHCR is currently responding to emergencies in multiple countries, working to keep refugees safe while they are displaced from their homes.

UNHCR uses cash transfers to provide protection, assistance and services to vulnerable displaced persons. This allows them to meet their most pressing needs, build and support livelihoods, and ...

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, protects people forced to flee because of conflict and persecution. We save lives, protect rights and help build better futures.