Refugees | UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is mandated to protect 31.6 million refugees and 5.8 million other people in need of international protection. A further 6 million Palestine refugees are …
Refugee Data Finder - Key Indicators - UNHCR
Oct 8, 2024 · The database contains information about forcibly displaced populations spanning more than 70 years of statistical activities. It covers displaced populations such as refugees, …
Careers at UNHCR | UNHCR
At UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, our dedicated staff take the lead in protecting and advocating for people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world. We are looking for …
The 1951 Refugee Convention | UNHCR
The 1951 Convention provides the internationally recognized definition of a refugee and outlines the legal protection, rights and assistance a refugee is entitled to receive. UNHCR serves as …
Asylum-seekers | UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, works to protect asylum-seekers. We try to ensure that they can reach safety and have their claim for asylum heard fairly and efficiently. We advocate for …
Internally Displaced People | UNHCR US
Internally displaced people, referred to as IDPs, have been forced to flee their homes by conflict, violence, persecution or disasters, however, they remain within the borders of their own …
Uganda - UNHCR
Uganda. As of 30 November 2021, Uganda hosts over 1.5 million refugees and asylum-seekers mainly from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi and is the …
Kakuma Refugee Camp – UNHCR Kenya
Kakuma Refugee Camp is located in the North-western region of Kenya. The camp was established in 1992 following the arrival of the “Lost Boys of Sudan”. During that year, large …
Asia and the Pacific | UNHCR
With some 16.9 million refugees, internally displaced persons and stateless people as of the end of 2023, the Asia and the Pacific region presents a complex set of situations, from …
Sudan - UNHCR
Forced displacement within Sudan and into neighbouring countries has continued to increase since an armed conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the …