The Rohingya have been persecuted for decades. Their largest exodus began in August 2017, after armed attacks forced tens of thousands to flee their homes and seek refugee in Bangladesh.
Celebrate what’s possible when we come together to support refugees. Hear firsthand how your kindness and generosity is making a difference for refugees in the U.S. and around the world.
Today on International Day of the Midwife, we're celebrating midwives around the world who provide care, skill and compassion for displaced mothers.
This World Book Day, here are six books that will immerse you into the world and perspectives of refugees around the world.
This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the love, ambition and courage of refugee and forcibly displaced mothers around the world who continue to strive for a better life for their children and themselves despite incredible challenges.
USA for UNHCR supports operations on the frontlines of conflict, working with refugees and others displaced, often in remote and dangerous parts of the world. Learn more about these developing crises, from South Sudan to Syria.
USA for UNHCR's Anne-Marie Grey and UPS's Laura Lane sat down with leaders in public health to discuss the role the private sector can play in global vaccine equity.
This Valentine’s day, check out five stories of refugees and host communities coming together to care for one another in the most extraordinary circumstances.
Years of conflict has forced more than two million Ukrainians to flee their homes. Towns and villages are destroyed – many live with shelling and bullets every day.
Yemen is the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. More than 4 million people have been uprooted from their homes and 20 million are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
The Sahel is facing one of the fastest growing displacement crises in the world. More than 2.7 million people have fled violence in the region and at least 13.4 million people are in dire need of humanitarian assistance
Empowering Refugees with Hope and Opportunity
With more than 216 countries affected by COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic is a global challenge that affects us all - including refugees and other people displaced by conflict or persecution.
More than half of the world’s refugees are under the age of 18. Without access to education, an entire generation's future is at risk.
With this online event, we invite supporters and donors to meet the photographers behind the lens and hear their perspective on the power of photography in telling the refugee story.
Empowering Refugees with Hope and Opportunity
People across the United States are making a difference in the lives of refugees every single day. You, your friends and family members can make a difference today.
Keep track of the latest policy and advocacy issues impacting millions of refugees and displaced people worldwide.
After a decade of conflict, Syria remains the world’s largest refugee crisis. More than 6.6 million Syrians have been forced to flee their country since 2011 and another 6 million people have been internally displaced inside the country.
USA for UNHCR’s New Clothes, New Beginnings initiative created with a gift in kind of six million units of clothing from Gap Inc. delivers hope and possibility to displaced families in Burkina Faso.
From music to computer sciences and everything in between, these teachers are using their skills and knowledge to help the next generation dream and succeed.
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Our donors help fund opportunities for refugees to become self-sufficient, learn new skills and pursue opportunities to rebuild their lives.
USA for UNHCR board member, shares how her family celebrates Ramadan, how COVID-19 has impacted their celebration and why other Muslim-Americans should donate their Zakat to support refugees.
Despite challenging circumstances, refugees around the globe are finding ways to preserve their faith and celebrate the holy month of Ramadan.