Statement attributable to UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on the need to end US COVID-19 asylum restrictions
UNHCR's High Commissioner Filippo Grandi appeals to the government of the United States to swiftly lift the public health-related asylum restrictions that remain in effect at the border.
UNHCR: Biden move on refugee resettlement will save lives
UNHCR's High Commissioner Filippo Grandi praised President Joe Biden’s plan to raise the cap on the number of refugees who could be admitted to the United States, saying it would send a powerful signal to other countries to continue to do the same.
Announcing 2023 Members of USA for UNHCR’s Hive Advisory Board
USA for UNHCR announces members of the 2023 Hive Advisory Board, comprised of technology and data experts and leaders in business, government, higher education, philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.
Learn MoreGenerous support from UNHCR donors provided lifesaving assistance to refugees in 2021
2021 was marked by escalating and new conflicts that forced millions of people globally to flee their homes. Through generous donor support, UNHCR delivered lifesaving assistance to people in need.
Learn MoreUNHCR highlights key concerns for refugee health amid record displacement
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is concerned about the nutrition of refugees and its potential impact on health outcomes amid global crises, food shortages and limited access to job opportunities.
Learn MoreThe U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program Explained
As of June 2022, an estimated 15,100 refugees have been welcomed to the United States this year. But what is resettlement and how does it work in the United States?
Learn MoreHigh Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi’s message on World Refugee Day, 20 June 2022
On World Refugee Day 2022, High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi calls on States to recognize that stopping war and conflict is the only antidote to forced displacement.
Learn MoreWorld Refugee Day: Sisters revisit their journey to safety
Born as refugees in Jordan, twin sisters Ghena and Haya are discovering their family's refugee history while building a more peaceful and safe life in the U.S.
Learn More‘I believe we can make change happen. We just need to do the work.’
In his new memoir, ‘Asylum,’ Nigerian refugee and LGBTIQ+ activist Edafe Okporo writes that even detention and discrimination didn’t shake his faith in America.
Learn MoreMeet three allies delivering healthcare and empowering refugees in Minnesota
These refugee allies bring a unique perspective to their work but share a passion for service and a deeply held belief that all people deserve a safe place to call home.
Learn MoreUNHCR: Global displacement hits another record, capping decade-long rising trend
By the end of 2021, those displaced by war, violence, persecution, and human rights abuses stood at 89.3 million, according to UNHCR’s annual Global Trends report.
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