Press Room - USA for UNHCR

Press Room

Welcome to the USA for UNHCR Press Room. Here, you can read our latest press releases and media alerts.

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Press Releases from USA for UNHCR

January 30, 2012	Indianapolis Colt Dwight Freeney Raises Awareness for Horn of Africa in Upcoming Television Appearances Dwight Freeney of the Indianapolis Colts has pledged to help raise awareness and donations for the on-going crisis in the Horn of Africa on Good Morning America Tuesday on January 31st where he'll be cooking up classic Super Bowl fare while asking viewers to give generously to those who are less fortunate. He will also make a guest appearance on ABC's The Chew on Wednesday, February 1st again cooking up Super Bowl feasts while generating attention for the Horn of Africa with legendary Joe Thiesman, former Quarterback for the Redskins.
January 18, 2012	UNHCR Expresses Deep Concern about the Number of Haitian Deaths at Sea and Involuntary Returns to Haiti The recent drowning of a number of Haitians in late 2011 is a reminder of the ongoing loss of life as a result of mixed migration in the Caribbean region.
January 11, 2012	UN Refugee Agency Marks 2 Years Since Haiti Earthquake UNHCR has played an important support role in the aftermath of the quake focusing its efforts in providing emergency relief items and following the emergency phase in providing quake victims with civil documentation and protecting victims of sexual violence.
December 16, 2011	Tele-Press Conference: Iraqi Displacement After the U.S. Military Mission Ends Leading Iraq and resettlement policy experts will host a telephone press conference on Tuesday, December 20, at 10am EST on heightened humanitarian and protection concerns for millions of displaced and vulnerable Iraqis as the US withdraws its military from Iraq.
November 10, 2011	National Geographic Society Employees Raise Funds for UN Refugee Agency Employees of National Geogrpahic donate $7,640 to support relief efforts in Somalia combating the current drought and famine.
November 9, 2011	UN Refugee Agency to Commemorate 60th Anniversary at New York Gala Historic event includes dynamic program of speakers and guests who are leading advocates on refugee issues.
October 3, 2011	GridIron Girls 4 Africa, UN Refugee Agency Team Up to Tackle Famine UN Refugee Agency Partners with Women from World of Professional Football to Support Victims of the Horn of Africa Crisis
July 22, 2011	"Refugee Congress" Brings Together Notable Refugees from Around the USA, World Refugees representing each state will join other notable refugees in a conference to discuss their experiences & share their views on how to address issues of most concern to refugees.
May 18, 2011	New Survey Finds Americans UNderestimate Extent of Global Displacement International Refugee Crisis Unprecedented But Not on Public Radar
May 3, 2011	The Western Union Foundation Makes $100,000 Grant to Support UN Refugee Agency's Work in Libya Foundation continues to be a key supporter of the UN Refugee Agency’s work around the world
April 18, 2011	Scarcity of Firewood in Refugee Camps Threatens Environment in Developing Countries: Blue Key Campaign for Refugees Urges Americans to Take Action
December 1, 2010	Americans Urged to Speak Out for Refugees: New Blue Key Campaign Addresses Growing World Displacement Crisis

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