refugees

Volker Türk, UNHCR's Director of International Protection, addresses the agency's Executive Committee (ExCom) meeting in Geneva.
UNHCR/Jean-Marc Ferré

Stronger protections needed for refugees, stateless and displaces – urges UN agency

3 October 2013
The United Nations refugee agency today called for stronger protection of refugees, stateless and internally displaced people (IDPs) to ensure they enjoy their full human rights.
Sterlin works on a computer which has been his dream job.
UNHCR/P. Smith

New UN agreement expands higher education opportunities for displaced persons

11 April 2013
An agreement between the United Nations refugee agency and the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) announced today will allow forcibly displaced persons in various African countries to pursue higher education through online and on-site courses.
A line of Syrian refugee women, some carrying children, cross into Jordan from southern Syria.
UNHCR/N. Daoud

UN warns of ‘full-scale disaster’ as Syrian refugees reach one million

6 March 2013
One million Syrians have fled their homeland, the head of the United Nations refugee agency today said, warning that in the absence of a political solution, humanitarian workers need additional funds to help the refugees and support the countries hosting them.
WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousin.
FAO/Giulio Napolitano

On visit to region, UN official praises Turkey for support to Syrian refugees

15 January 2013
The head of the United Nations food relief agency today expressed her gratitude to the people and Government of Turkey for their support of Syrians seeking refuge from the continuing violence affecting their country.