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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 1h

UNHCR is concerned by Malaysia’s recent return of 1,476 people to Myanmar amid the country’s continuing conflict and dire human rights and humanitarian situation. Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...

UNHCR is concerned by returns from Malaysia to Myanmar amid ongoing conflict.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 3h

A good teacher can help a struggling student become a great one. This certainly was the case for Suleiman. Returning to Dadaab, he has now set his sights on ensuring refugee students, like he once was, have the opportunity to reach their dreams.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 6h

Remember her name. When UNHCR loses support, people like Benazir could lose theirs. Behind every funding cut is a person whose future is at stake. Find out more: unh.cr/eJBYPX

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 18h

🚨 UNHCR sounds the alarm as 8.3 million risk losing their lifeline.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 29/09/2026

Remember her name. When UNHCR loses support, people like Jeanne could lose theirs. Behind every funding cut is a person whose future is at stake. Find out more: unh.cr/eJBYPX

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 28/09/2026

His parents died during fighting in Burundi when he was 16. Fabrice fled to save his life. Nearly 10 years later, he’s returned home to Burundi and he’s rebuilding his life and reconnecting with his communities with support from UNHCR.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 27/09/2026

Because even in a conflict, people can get sick. Protecting refugees means protecting their right to have safe access to healthcare.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 27/09/2026

When people are forced to flee, one crisis can quickly lead to another. DR Congo PM Judith Suminwa Tuluka calls on the world to work toward peace, development and cooperation.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 26/09/2026

As #UNGA comes to a close, our call remains clear: Refugees must be protected. They need access to safety, opportunities to rebuild their lives and lasting solutions — including the chance to return home when it is safe to do so. The work continues.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 26/09/2026

No backtracking, no exceptions. Thank you Secretary-General António Guterres for standing with refugees and reminding us that the principles of the Refugee Convention must continue to guide our work.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 25/09/2026

Today, High Commissioner @‌BarhamSalih delivered his first address to the UN Security Council. His message was clear: displacement is rapidly outpacing solutions. He called on the #UNSC to make peace possible so refugees can return. Full statement: www.unhcr.org/news/speeche...

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 25/09/2026

"Asylum is not charity. It is a right, a fundamental human right." At #UNGA, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen shared a deeply personal call to defend the Refugee Convention, reminding us what is possible when those forced to flee are met with compassion, dignity and safety.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 25/09/2026

Today at #UNGA, High Commissioner Barham Salih met face-to-face with global leaders to push for solutions and self-reliance for refugees and internally displaced people.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 24/09/2026

From fleeing DR Congo to bringing his voice to the United Nations this #UNGA, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Toussaint Chiza continues to show his unwavering support for people forced to flee.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 24/09/2026

An #UNGA reminder 75 years in the making. ⬇️ People forced to flee persecution, conflict or violence must be able to find safety and protection. 75 years after the Refugee Convention was adopted, it remains a lifeline for millions of refugees.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 24/09/2026

30 seconds. One message. This is UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Mary Maker’s message for world leaders from #UNGA.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 24/09/2026

A new wave of war. Civilians and humanitarians under attack. We’re on the ground helping the most vulnerable. Here’s what your algorithm isn't showing you about Ukraine. #UNGA

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 23/09/2026

A simple but powerful principle: people forced to flee should not be left without protection. 75 years after the Refugee Convention was adopted, it remains a lifeline for millions of refugees. Today, world leaders gathered at #UNGA to recommit to the life-saving document.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 23/09/2026

Many Syrians finally see a glimmer of hope and stability on the horizon. But for those returning, the road home is long. The world must keep its eyes on Syria. #UNGA

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 23/09/2026

A promise made 75 years ago. A promise of safety. A promise of dignity. A promise we must keep. Our Global Goodwill Ambassador, Cate Blanchett, joins us in reaffirming our commitment to refugees everywhere and in standing in solidarity with people forced to flee.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 22/09/2026

Behind every crisis are human lives. Until everyone is safe, the world must not look away. Stand in solidarity with all people forced to flee. #UNGA

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 22/09/2026

🚨 Escalating conflict in Yemen could fuel more displacement, refugee movement.

Al-Firdaws camp in Yemen's Aden Governate is hosting families displaced by the recent intensification of fighting.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 21/09/2026

As world leaders gather at #UNGA, we ask that the world’s largest displacement crisis stays in focus. The world must not look away. #KeepEyesOnSudan

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 21/09/2026

#UNGA begins today. Every second. Every hour. Every day. During every meeting, event, and discussion. This is our message to refugees and people forced to flee.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 21/09/2026

Behind every refugee is a life interrupted by war, conflict or persecution. Peace is the most urgent form of protection they need. #InvestInPeace

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 20/09/2026

More than a blackboard. Inside one of Rwanda's top-performing schools, refugee and local students learn together, dream together and plan for their futures. All they ask for are opportunities, scholarships and pathways to higher education.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 19/09/2026

Meet Tala Al-Hunaidi and Mahmoud Al Hussein. They’re Syrian refugees living in Jordan and they’re about to make history. They will become members of the first-ever Refugee Team to compete at an Asian Games.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 18/09/2026

Nearly 3,000 people have arrived in Djibouti fleeing Yemen in less than a week. More than half of the Yemeni refugees crossing to Djibouti are women and children.

More than half of the Yemeni refugees crossing to Djibouti are women and children.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 18/09/2026

Escalating conflict in Yemen has displaced more than 100,000 people, while thousands of refugees have crossed to Djibouti in search of safety this week. Please help: unh.cr/65fdab900

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 18/09/2026

Nearly 3,000 people have arrived in Djibouti in less than a week, making the dangerous sea crossing across the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as escalating violence forces more families to flee Yemen.

Newly arrived families fleeing Yemen are hosted in refugee sites near Obock, Djibouti.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 17/09/2026

Refugees have a right to health. Safe, accessible healthcare is part of that right. #WorldPatientSafetyDay

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 17/09/2026

Professional basketball player Wenyen Gabriel returned from his first trip to South Sudan as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. He carried the hopes and dreams of the young people he met there. In conversation with Yusra Mardini, they reflect on what safety means for refugees.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 16/09/2026

Escalating conflict in Yemen is driving new displacement and refugee arrivals in Djibouti. More than 100,000 people have been displaced in Yemen, while more than 2,400 people have arrived in Djibouti from Yemen this week in search of safety. Civilians must be protected.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 15/09/2026

Yemen. 🚨 Escalating conflict drives new displacement and refugee arrivals in Djibouti.

A UNHCR staff member visits a site in Obock, Djibouti, hosting Yemeni refugee families who arrived by boat after fleeing intensified hostilities on Yemen's western coast.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 15/09/2026

The security situation in Yemen has deteriorated significantly following intensified hostilities along the western coast. Here’s what your algorithm isn't showing you about Yemen.

What your algorithm isn't showing you about Yemen.

Nearly 94,000 people were forced to flee their homes in Yemen in recent days.

More than 2,000 people have fled by boat, seeking safety in Djibouti.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 14/09/2026

At least 80,000 people were displaced by escalating fighting in Yemen in recent days, many forced to flee for the second or third time. Civilians must be protected. Humanitarian aid must reach those in need. The people of Yemen cannot be forgotten.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 13/09/2026

Displacement may change where you live. It should never define who you are.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 12/09/2026

Kandava arrived in Rwanda with almost nothing. Today, she runs a wedding attire business that supports her family and dreams of expanding further. Her proudest achievement? Seeing her daughter, who grew up in the refugee camp, earn a scholarship to study and help support the business from abroad.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 12/09/2026

There are people behind every crisis. Wherever they may come from, show your solidarity with all who are displaced.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 11/09/2026

We welcome the first-ever youth refugee Olympic team at their pre-competition training camp on the journey to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal next month.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 11/09/2026

DR Congo is facing a crisis within a crisis. Conflict. Displacement. Ebola. Millions of lives are at stake. Urgent support is needed now.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 10/09/2026

102 suicide attempts. 24 deaths by suicide. In just the first half of 2026, among refugees in Uganda alone. One death is one too many. UNHCR is working with humanitarians like Namanya to identify what's driving refugees to lose hope, and to help prevent it. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 09/09/2026

Schools are a place of learning. Schools are a safe haven. For refugees, schools are a beacon of hope for a brighter tomorrow. Schools are a lot of things, but they should never be a target. #ProtectEducation #EducationUnderAttack

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 09/09/2026

More than 600,000 people have gained or confirmed nationality since 2014 through global efforts.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 07/09/2026

War shouldn’t become the new normal for anyone. Millions of people have fled the fighting. Millions more are caught up in waves Russian strikes night and day. The situation is worsening. People need the world’s attention now more than ever.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 07/09/2026

What does refugee inclusion look like? It starts with listening, empathy and making sure refugee voices are represented even when they’re not in the room. Chantal form UNHCR Rwanda shows why inclusion starts with all of us.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 06/09/2026

More than a wheelchair. For David, who lives with cerebral palsy, a wheelchair changed everyday life for his entire family. It gave him and his mom, Clementine, the freedom to go outside, connect with others, and participate more fully in their community.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 06/09/2026

Every day, forcibly displaced people work to create better lives for themselves after facing unimaginable hardships. Wherever they are and whomever they may be, refugees deserve the world’s attention and support.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 05/09/2026

For these Indigenous women in Colombia, this is more than the practice of traditional medicine. On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Women And Girls, we celebrate these women who, even in displacement, are ensuring the survival of their culture, knowledge, spirituality and community.

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