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.
Our event at DAS ZELT: Tickets now available!
DAS ZELT and Switzerland for UNHCR are organizing a joint event by and with refugees, preceded by a football tournament at FIFA.
In Switzerland
Art For Change - A subscription program that gives back
Switzerland for UNHCR, in collaboration with EverdreamSoft, is launching Art for Change - an annual donation subscription program. This innovative approach offers an alternative way to donate, providing assistance to support forcibly displaced people.
In Switzerland
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
From refugee to Olympic hero: “My documentary about Tadesse Abraham”
Vincent Häring is working on a documentary about Tadesse Abraham. The best Swiss long-distance runner once came to Switzerland as a refugee from Eritrea.
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