Jan 26, 2019, at 10:00 am
Mew York, Jan 26 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the announcement by the Emir of Qatar to allocate $50 million to support Syrian refugees and displaced persons affected by the recent severe weather in the Middle East.
Refugee and migrant flows from Libya to Europe on the rise – UNHCR study
Jul 04, 2017, at 05:06 am
New York, July 3(Just Earth News): Movements by sea from Libya to Europe, despite being the most dangerous route for reaching the continent, have increased and there are indications that it will likely continue to do so, a new study by the United Nations refugee agency has revealed.
‘All refugees want to go home someday’ – UNHCR spokesperson and author Melissa Fleming
May 27, 2017, at 08:28 am
New York, May 27(Just Earth News): “I envy the mountains and the trees and the rocks because they will be able to breathe Daraa’s air and I won’t.†Those were the thoughts going through Doaa Al Zamel, when she and her family reached the Jordanian border. It was November 2012, one year and eight months since the violence in Syria first began.
Latest Mediterranean tragedy pushes number of people perishing in 2016 beyond 5,000 – UNHCR
Dec 24, 2016, at 04:54 am
New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News): Highlighting that the number of causalities in the Mediterranean Sea this year has crossed 5,000 with the latest reports of about 100 people feared to have drowned, the United Nations refugee agency has called on countries to increase pathways for admission of refugees.
Boats packed with new arrivals continue to land in Greek Islands: UNHCR
Nov 07, 2015, at 03:26 pm
New York, Nov 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Despite a four-day shipping strike that affected refugees, migrants and host communities, the United Nations refugee agency has continued its work in the Greek Islands, where an estimated 20,000 refugees and migrants are currently staying, placing considerable strain on the limited reception facilities of several islands.
Funds needed to cope with 5,000 daily refugee arrivals as winter hits Europe: UNHCR
Nov 06, 2015, at 02:06 pm
New York, Nov 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Thursday appealed to donors for more than $95 million to make sure emergency shelters are equipped with heating and ensure other measures are in place to protect from the harsh winter weather the unrelenting flow of refugees and migrants arriving in Greece and travelling through the Balkan countries.
Europe: UNHCR appeals for protection against sexual abuse of women and children
Oct 24, 2015, at 02:41 pm
New York, Oct 24 (IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency on Friday expressed concern over the reported abuse of refugee and migrant women and children on the move in Europe, including "instances of children engaging in survival sex to pay smugglers to continue their journey," appealing to all concerned to take measures to ensure their protection.
More than 300,000 make perilous Mediterranean crossing in 2015: UNHCR
Aug 29, 2015, at 03:06 pm
New York, Aug 29 (IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency said on Friday that the number of refugees and migrants crossing the Mediterranean to reach Europe has surpassed 300,000 this year, up from 219,000 during the whole of 2014.
UN envoy Angelina Jolie visits displaced people in Myanmar’s Kachin state
Aug 01, 2015, at 02:15 pm
New York, Aug 1 (IBNS): Oscar-winning actress and United Nations refugee agency Special Envoy, Angelina Jolie, travelled on Thursday to Myanmar’s Kachin state, where internally displaced persons (IDPs), including a number of women, told her their stories
Middle East’s largest camp turns three as Syrian refugees top four million: UN agency
Jul 29, 2015, at 02:20 pm
New York, Jul 29 (IBNS): Living conditions for more than half a million refugees living in Jordan is becoming increasingly tough, the United Nations refugee agency warned on Tuesday on the eve of the third anniversary of the establishment of Za’atari camp, which has grown into the largest refugee camp in the Middle East.
Ban appeals to Burundian authorities to consider postponing elections
Jun 27, 2015, at 05:13 pm
New York, June 27 (IBNS) In anticipation of more arrivals, relocation efforts have been sped up over the last days. In May, UNHCR and 17 partners launched the Regional Refugee Response Plan for $207 million to protect and assist up to 200,000 Burundian refugees. Despite the deteriorating situation in Burundi, the plan has realised only 13 per cent of its target, leaving crucial services, such as water, health and sanitation, seriously underfunded.
UN concerned over South Sudanese people fleeing fighting
May 28, 2014, at 06:20 pm
New York, May 28 (IBNS): Some 70,000 more people have fled their homes in South Sudan since a May 9 agreement was signed to end the fighting that has ravaged the world's youngest nation for over six months, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday.
CAR refugees attacked as they flee to Cameroon
Apr 12, 2014, at 06:54 pm
New York, Apr 12 (IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency said on Friday it is extremely concerned by reports that anti-Balaka militiamen are blocking and attacking civilians trying to flee violence in the Central African Republic (CAR).