08/09/2019
Rohingya Refugee Crisis Explained
The Rohingya have been persecuted for decades. Their largest exodus began in August 2017, after armed attacks forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes and seek refugee in Bangladesh.
08/26/2019
Rohingya Refugee Crisis Timeline
It's been two years since Rohingya Muslims were forced to flee Myanmar. In recognition of this anniversary, we’re highlighting some of the most important milestones in the Rohingya refugee journey.
08/20/2018
Rohingya Refugee Crisis: The Facts
Rohingya refugees were forced to flee their homes in Myanmar to escape horrific violence and persecution — this is one of the largest exodus of refugees witnessed in recent decades.
04/25/2018
Rohingya Refugee Crisis: Learn the Facts
Rohingya refugees were forced to flee their homes in the western region of Myanmar to escape horrific violence and persecution — this is one of the largest exodus of refugees witnessed in recent decades. Since the beginning of the crisis, donors have supported UNHCR and its partners’ efforts to deliver critical assistance when vulnerable families needed it the most. Here are some of the ways donors have helped.
04/16/2018
Cate Blanchett - Rohingya Refugee Update
Please take a moment and watch UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett share her experience meeting Rohingya refugee families. Witness how donor support is making a lifesaving difference on the ground.
02/24/2020
Syria Refugee Crisis Explained
After a decade of conflict, Syria remains the world’s largest refugee crisis. More than 6.8 million Syrians have fled their country and another 6.9 million have been internally displaced.
07/22/2021
Afghanistan Refugee Crisis Explained
After more than four decades of conflict and instability in Afghanistan, an estimated 24 million Afghans are in need of humanitarian assistance. Learn more about the Afghanistan refugee crisis.
08/01/2018
Rohingya
Approximately 720,000 Rohingya children, women and men have fled to Bangladesh escaping violence in Myanmar since August 25, 2017.
10/26/2017
Rohingya refugees find safety
Since August 25th, 582,000 Rohingya refugees have been forced from their homes by violence. They undertake difficult journeys to find safety in Bangladesh.
08/09/2018
Thank you for helping the Rohingya refugees
In the two minutes it will take you to complete this quiz, 60 people — parents, children, loved ones — will be forced to flee their homes. Test your knowledge about the Rohingya refugee crisis and learn more about how caring Americans are providing much needed humanitarian assistance.
06/27/2018
Racing for the Rohingya
Last August, I began hearing daily reports of violence against the Rohingya people and realized that the most significant thing I could do right now is to raise awareness and funds for the refugees fleeing the crisis.
