Climate change and displacement: the myths and the facts

Five myths busted about the climate crisis and displacement.

UNHCR calls for urgent global action at COP28, highlighting climate change’s impact on the displacement crisis

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for immediate and collective action to confront the unparalleled impact of climate change on displaced populations at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).

As winter sets in, UNHCR calls for sustained support for humanitarian and recovery needs in Ukraine

As the second winter sets in since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for sustained support for Ukrainian civilians severely affected by the war.

Global pro bono pledge helps Ukraine refugees navigate legal hurdles

A network of pro-bono lawyers in Poland have been helping newly arrived refugees from Ukraine navigate their rights and access social services.

Journalist and former refugee wins UNHCR’s Nansen Award for championing refugee education in Kenya

Abdullahi Mire, a Somali journalist and former refugee who founded a youth-led organization that supports refugee students in Kenya’s Dadaab camp, is UNHCR's 2023 Nansen Refugee Award winner.

Ability to make a difference drives one donor’s support of refugees and UNHCR

Alane Adams is an award-winning author, literacy advocate and longtime humanitarian. Learn why Alane began her giving journey with USA for UNHCR in the wake of the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine.