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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in the United States and the Caribbean. We protect people fleeing war and persecution and provide lifesaving humanitarian aid.

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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 30/09/2026
After nearly a decade of service to UNHCR and displaced families worldwide, we wish our Representative Matt Reynolds the very best on his retirement. Thank you, Matt, for your leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to finding solutions for refugees globally.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 30/09/2026
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...
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 29/09/2026
🚨 Nearly 8.3 million forcibly displaced and stateless people are on the brink of losing access to vital assistance because of funding cuts. Find out more in our new report: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
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UNHCR sounds the alarm as 8.3 million risk losing their lifeline | UNHCR
Continued severe funding cuts are pushing refugee support and protection structures towards breaking point, UNHCR warns.
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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 United States @usa.unhcr.org · 29/09/2026
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 United States @usa.unhcr.org · 24/09/2026
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 · 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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Refugee Congress @refugeecongress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The #USRefugeeAdvisoryBoard welcomes seven new advisors to the board. As world leaders convene for #UNGA81, this is a timely moment to reimagine refugee protection and global responsibility. #RefugeeLeadership #UNGA81 #RefugeeProtection
Group of seven individuals in a row with the headline "United States Refugee Advisory Board Welcomes Newest Advisors" and details about their role and a link to the Refugee Congress website for more information.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 23/09/2026
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 · 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 United States @usa.unhcr.org · 22/09/2026
Yemen: Escalating conflict could drive more displacement, with growing numbers of people expected to flee both within Yemen and to Djibouti, Somalia and other countries. Since the beginning of September, more than 130,000 people have been forced to flee. www.unhcr.org/us/news/brie...
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UNHCR United States @usa.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.
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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 United States @usa.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 United States @usa.unhcr.org · 10/09/2026
For refugees and forcibly displaced people, going back to school is more than lectures and homework. It's a chance to rebuild their lives, become self-reliant and contribute to the communities that have welcomed them.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 09/09/2026
75 years ago, the world made a promise to protect people forced to flee. Today, that promise is under strain. Our Goodwill Ambassador Theo James’ grandfather’s story powerfully reminds us why we must protect the right to seek safety. Read his op-ed in @time.com: time.com/article/2026...
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UNHCR United States @usa.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 United States @usa.unhcr.org · 08/09/2026
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 · 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 United States @usa.unhcr.org · 04/09/2026
More than what you see. A basket. A blackboard. A wheelchair. A wedding dress. For these refugees in Rwanda, they mean a livelihood, an education, independence or a fresh start.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 03/09/2026
Homeward. Last week, Syrian families choosing to return home travelled from Lebanon to Syria. UNHCR continues to facilitate voluntary returns for refugees who wish to make the journey.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 31/08/2026
Some good news! After decades away, over 400 Rwandan refugees have voluntarily returned home from the DR Congo, joining almost 8,400 people who have returned since January 2025. For families returning home, it’s a fresh start and renewed hope for the future.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 28/08/2026
65 years after landmark Convention, UNHCR calls for renewed action to prevent statelessness worldwide. www.unhcr.org/news/briefin...
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65 years after landmark Convention, UNHCR calls for renewed action to prevent statelessness | UNHCR
GENEVA – Sixty-five years since the conclusion of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for renewed political commitment to ensure that everyo...
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 27/08/2026
Playgrounds should be filled with laughter, not the scars of war. This children’s park in Ukraine was damaged in a Russian airstrike. This shouldn’t become anyone’s new normal.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 26/08/2026
Don’t forget Sudan. That’s the message Sudanese refugee students asked Goodwill Ambassador Wenyen Gabriel to carry with him. He promised to share it with the world. From fleeing violence to finding safety in South Sudan, these students are determined to keep learning despite the challenges.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 25/08/2026
9 years of lives on hold. 9 years of surviving in the camps. 9 years since the largest Rohingya refugee influx into Bangladesh. The world’s attention may have shifted, but the Rohingya refugees' need for safety and a life with dignity has not. We cannot look away.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 25/08/2026
Rohingya singer and student Rohel Khan makes a call from Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: "Do not let us be forgotten in these camps." This year marks 9 years since the large-scale forced displacement of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar into Bangladesh. Millions of refugees like Rohel deserve to be heard.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 20/08/2026
Families in Venezuela continue to recover from devastating earthquakes. With UNHCR's support, survivors are accessing shelter, mental health care, legal help and protection services as they rebuild. An inside look at the humanitarian response: www.unhcr.org/us/news/stor...
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 20/08/2026
Colombia has been hit with a massive earthquake, leaving hundreds of people dead, thousands more injured and homes destroyed. Many who were affected have already been displaced by conflict. Help UNHCR deliver for as long as needed in each emergency: unh.cr/6724ad9f0
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 19/08/2026
They served with heart. They gave everything. We remember them. #WorldHumanitarianDay
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 19/08/2026
Humanitarians are risking their lives to reach people fleeing war, conflict and persecution. They stay and deliver protection, food, medical care, shelter, aid and hope. They are not a target. Civilians are not a target. They must be protected. #ActForHumanity
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 19/08/2026
Humanitarians show up for people in some of their most difficult moments. Across conflicts and emergencies, they provide protection and life-saving assistance to people forced to flee. To humanitarians everywhere: thank you. #ActForHumanity
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 18/08/2026
🚨 Lebanon UNHCR warns that the displacement and humanitarian crisis is far from over. More than 850,000 displaced people return to areas of origin but crisis continues. www.unhcr.org/news/briefin...
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 17/08/2026
Flood season is closing in on South Sudan and thousands of refugees and forcibly displaced people are in its path. Your donation helps UNHCR get families sheltered and safe before the water rises. Donate today: unh.cr/65fd9de50
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 13/08/2026
“Syrians are determined to rebuild." As Syria reaches a pivotal moment for return and recovery, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih calls for sustained support from the international community. www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
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UNHCR’s Salih urges global solidarity as Syria reaches pivotal moment for return and recovery | UNHCR
DAMASCUS – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih today called on the international community to rapidly scale up support to Syrians, saying the country stands at a critical junctu...
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 12/08/2026
Devastating earthquakes have hit Colombia. UNHCR is on the ground and we’re ready to respond, but your urgent support is needed to help us replenish our stocks and scale up as needed. Donate today to UNHCR Emergency Action: unh.cr/6724ad9f0
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 10/08/2026
Our thoughts are with the communities and people affected by the earthquakes that struck Colombia today. We are closely monitoring the situation and assessing its impact. UNHCR stands ready to provide support as needed, in coordination with the authorities and our partners.
Our thoughts are with the communities and people affected by the earthquakes that struck Colombia today.

We are closely monitoring the situation and assessing its impact. UNHCR stands ready to provide support as needed, in coordination with the authorities and our partners.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 10/08/2026
In Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps, monsoon season can be a matter of life and death. Families live in shelters on steep hillsides where landslides can destroy homes. As rainfall subsides, communities are repairing damage and recovering from the impact of recent storms.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 06/08/2026
How does UNHCR save lives?
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 05/08/2026
75 years on, the Refugee Convention remains as relevant as ever. Protecting refugees and maintaining secure, orderly asylum systems go hand in hand. Read the latest from High Commissioner Barham Salih in The Economist on why both matter. www.economist.com/by-invitatio...
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To save the asylum system, reform it
Policies can be reworked to help manage borders and protect those in genuine need, says Barham Salih, the UN’s refugees commissioner
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 03/08/2026
More than 54,000 refugees are living in Busuma refugee camp in Burundi, most of them women and children. Only 43% have adequate shelter. They have lost nearly everything. We can’t let them lose hope too. Please help if you can.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 30/07/2026
Families like Gusmaira's are only just beginning to recover from Venezuela's deadly earthquakes. With UNHCR's support, survivors are accessing shelter, mental health care, legal help and protection services as they rebuild.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 29/07/2026
For 75 years, the Refugee Convention has kept the promise of protection alive, offering a safe haven to millions of people forced to flee war, violence and persecution.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 29/07/2026
75 years ago, the world made the promise to protect people forced to flee wars, violence, and persecution. Since then, the Refugee Convention has saved millions of lives. 75 years later, we renew that promise. www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 28/07/2026
One promise. Many voices. Artists, athletes, faith leaders, refugee leaders and advocates have joined a growing coalition in signing a promise to stand with refugees and the right to seek safety from war, violence and persecution.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 28/07/2026
For 75 years, the Refugee Convention has kept the promise of protection alive, offering a safe haven to millions of people forced to flee war, violence and persecution.
More than a legal document. A safe haven.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 27/07/2026
For generations, people have had no choice but to flee their homes. Our promise remains the same: protect the right to seek safety.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 27/07/2026
We're proud to announce Wenyen Gabriel as UNHCR's newest Goodwill Ambassador! Born into a family forced to flee conflict, Wenyen knows first-hand what becomes possible when refugees are given the chance to rebuild. Together, we'll continue standing with people forced to flee their homes.
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UNHCR United States @usa.unhcr.org · 27/07/2026
World War II. Hungary. Algeria. Vietnam. Rwanda. Darfur. Syria. Ukraine. Sudan. Rohingya. From World Wars to civil wars. From crises to conflicts. For 75 years. When people are forced to flee, we must uphold The Promise of the Refugee Convention.
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