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100 million
children, women and men displaced by spiraling crises around the world.
1% of Humanity
displaced by violence, conflict or persecution.
80% of Refugees
are hosted in countries affected by acute food insecurity and malnutrition.
The crisis in Ukraine has displaced an estimated 5.9 million people inside the country and over 7.9 million people into neighboring countries and across Europe.
After more than four decades of displacement, Afghan refugees are one of the largest protracted refugee situations in the world. There are 8.2 million Afghan refugees being hosted in neighboring countries and 3.2 million remain internally displaced.
After over a decade of conflict, Syria remains the world’s largest refugee crisis. More than 14 million people have been displaced, including 6.8 million people who remain internally displaced.
Yemen is one of the largest humanitarian crises of our time. More than 4 million people have been forced to flee their homes and 20.7 million are in dire need of assistance.
After more than a year of conflict, millions of Ethiopians are still in desperate need of humanitarian aid and protection. In Tigray, nearly 40 percent of the population is suffering from an extreme lack of food.
In August 2017, violence broke out in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, forcing more than 742,00 Rohingya to flee their homes and seek refuge in Bangladesh. Today the number of arrivals continue to grow.
The Northern Triangle is one of the most dangerous places on earth. Gang warfare and violence have displaced 890,000 people, forcing them to undertake dangerous journeys in search of safety.
6 million people have fled to escape violence, gang warfare as well as lack of food, medicine and essential services. It is the largest exodus in Latin America’s recent history.
Ongoing violence between armed groups has forced hundreds of thousands of families to flee the Central African Republic (CAR) since 2013.
The Sahel is facing one of the fastest growing displacement crises in the world. More than 2.7 million people have been internally displaced in the region and 29 million people are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
The situation in Iraq is desperate. Nearly 4.1 million Iraqis are in dire need of humanitarian assistance while some 2.4 million people are in acute need of assistance.
With millions of cases reported worldwide, the coronavirus pandemic is a global challenge that affects us all—including refugees and other people displaced by conflict or persecution.
Choosing courage in the face of new challenges, this former teen refugee doesn’t let obstacles stop her from shining
Rojina Rai’s illustrated story, “I Choose to be Courageous,” is a featured selection from USA for UNHCR's annual Refugee Storyteller Celebration, an opportunity for former refugees under the age of 30 who are now living in the United States to share their courageous journeys, passions and inspirations.
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Dahabo Kerow’s poem, “Where Are You From?” is a featured selection from USA for UNHCR's annual Refugee Storyteller Celebration, an opportunity for former refugees under the age of 30 who are now living in the United States to share their courageous journeys, passions and inspirations.
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This World Africa Day, meet refugee leaders from across the continent who are using their experiences to raise awareness about refugee issues and elevate their communities. Their stories serve as important reminders that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future.
Learn MoreUNHCR's Mental Health Support Brings Hope to Ukraine's Children and Families
UNHCR is providing mental health support to millions of Ukrainian families and children struggling with the physical and psychological trauma of war.
Learn MoreMillions of refugees receive hope and dignity with new clothes, a gift of solidarity from U.S. retailers
In 2020, USA for UNHCR and Good360 partnered on a special project to deliver a large-scale donation of new clothes to Burkina Faso, since then USA for UNHCR’s gift-in-kind program has grown exponentially, and with the help of partners, we have been able to deliver care to refugees in over 19 countries and providing 16 million pieces of clothing.
Learn MoreThree books by displaced LGBTIQ+ authors to read this Pride
This Pride, here are three books you can read to learn more about the LGBTIQ+ refugee experience, written by displaced LGBTIQ+ authors.
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