What we do
UNHCR is present in 137 countries to support people forced to flee conflicts and persecution.
91% of all 18,879 employees of UNHCR are fieldworkers on the frontline to help those forced to flee conflicts and persecution. Beyond emergency relief, UNHCR makes sure to find sustainable solutions for refugees for a better future.
104,5
million people uprooted worlwide in 2022
40%
of uprooted people in the world are children
5.1
million people are stateless
39,300
refugees have been resettled in 2021
Switzerland for UNHCR
Switzerland for UNHCR, a foundation under Swiss law, is UNHCR's national partner in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It was established in 2020 to promote closer ties with the Swiss population, and to mobilize critical funds essential to fulfill UNHCR’s mission.
Adapting agriculture to floods – resilience in South Sudan
In a small village part of Fangak county, farmers have replaced despair with resilience by learning how to grow rice in flood waters.
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Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
On 6 February, two powerful earthquakes struck southeast Türkiye and northern Syria. To date, more than 21,000 people have lost their lives in this disaster.
Emergency
Switzerland and UNCHR – a shared history
The Swiss Federal Council announced its decision to support UNHCR for the years 2023-2024 with a contribution of 68 million CHF. The intention of providing aid is driven by the ongoing conflicts around the world.
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Millions forced to flee their homes due to Insecurity and extreme violence in DRC
Civilians across DRC are forced to flee their homes due to an upsurge in merciless attacks by armed groups.
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2022 : What impact ?
The past year has been marked by many events. Here is an overview of some of the situations to which your contributions were allocated in 2022.
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Refugee Portraits: Lida Naeim-Jäggi
For the 7th article in our series, we met Lida, who fled Afghanistan with her family at the age of seven.For the past 10 years, Lida has lived in Ireland, where she is finalising her PhD at Trinity College Dublin on the topic of the refugees.
Refugee Portraits
To my Mom, who inspired me to achieve my dreams
Dear Refugee showcases authentic life stories and real letters from young people to refugees who have shaped their lives.
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