One year of conflict in Sudan: "It's heartbreaking to see these people"
The conflict in Sudan began a year ago. The UNHCR regional director in charge describes the situation as heartbreaking.
UNHCR
What we do
UNHCR is present in over 130 countries to support people forced to flee conflicts and persecution.
91% of all 18,879 employees of UNHCR are fieldworkers on the frontline to help those forced to flee conflicts and persecution. Beyond emergency relief, UNHCR makes sure to find sustainable solutions for refugees for a better future.
114
million people uprooted worlwide by mid-2023
41%
of uprooted people in the world are children
4.4
million people are stateless
114,300
refugees have been resettled in 2022
Switzerland for UNHCR
Switzerland for UNHCR, a foundation under Swiss law, is UNHCR's national partner in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It was established in 2020 to promote closer ties with the Swiss population, and to mobilize critical funds essential to fulfill UNHCR’s mission.
From refugee to Olympic hero: “My documentary about Tadesse Abraham”
Vincent Häring arbeitet an einem Dokumentarfilm über Tadesse Abraham. Der beste Schweizer Langstreckenläufer kam einst als Flüchtling aus Eritrea in die Schweiz.
In Switzerland
Underfunding for UNHCR - “We face impossible decisions to meet the greatest demand we’ve ever seen”
If we starve the funds for the UN, we starve the hopes of millions of refugees.
Echos from the field
From complete beginners to award winners, celebrating 1 year of WRFGS
As the number of forcibly displaced people is continuously on the rise, we have to think of innovative ways to raise funds and help support them. That is why one year ago, we initiated a collaboration with the Cardano Foundation by launching WRFGS.
UNHCR
Together with refugees: We are looking for your story!
We are looking for your refugee story to inspire the Swiss population.
In Switzerland
Ongoing violence in DR Congo: almost 2 million refugees expected this year
Fighting continues in the DR Congo, UNHCR expects almost 2 million refugees this year and therefore needs almost USD 670 million.
Emergency
Two years of war in Ukraine: "I survived and will live on!"
86-year-old Anton Petrovich was injured in the war in Ukraine. Despite this, he returned to his destroyed home and is building a new life there. He and the other victims need help.
Emergency