Q&A : Museum shines light on refugee contribution to Reformation
French theologian Isabelle Graesslé is the director of Geneva's International Museum of the Reformation, which recently was named the museum of the year by the Council of Europe. Graesslé talked about...
View ArticleTPG partners with UNHCR for "Gimme Shelter" campaign
Tuesday, 14 April 2009 Les Transports publics genevois (TPG) have joined with UNHCR, the UN refugee agency to help raise funds for Congolese refugees by screening the "Gimme Shelter" campaign on their...
View ArticleQ&A: Swiss trumpet blower for the rights of the internally displaced
Academic, humanitarian and lawyer Walter Kälin has spent years protecting the rights of the forcibly uprooted, especially the internally displaced.
View ArticleThe relevance of Jean-Jacques Rousseau 300 years after his birth
The life and work of the son of French refugees remain highly relevant to the work of UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations based in his birthplace.
View ArticleUNHCR's Guterres says global humanitarian crises at levels unmatched in...
The High Commissioner gives his opening address at the annual five-day meeting of UNHCR's Executive Committee.
View ArticleSyria Crisis: UNHCR urges European Union states to honour their asylum system...
These include ensuring access to territory, access to asylum procedures and harmonized approaches to the adjudication of asylum claims.
View ArticleQ&A: A royal message from Sharjah – together we can do a lot to help
Meet Sheikha Jawaher of Sharjah, who has become a valued supporter of UNHCR and has donated funds to provide health care for Somali refugee women.
View ArticleUNHCR's annual consultations with NGOs open in Geneva
Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees T. Alexander Aleinikoff opens the gathering by stressing the importance of advocating together for protection.
View ArticleGeneva diners discover new flavours and cultures at pop-up restaurant
Project introduces residents to different culinary traditions of refugees as a way of launching cross-cultural dialogue and understanding.
View ArticleGeneva diners tempted by African menu at Refugee Food Festival
Hundreds flock to a lakeside restaurant to sample dishes served up as part of Switzerland's contribution to the Europe-wide culinary event.
View ArticleRefugee children in Europe dream big in UNHCR project
The Dream Diaries visualizes the stories of children who have fled their homes for a new life in Europe.
View ArticleSyrian girl's imagination undaunted by war and upheaval
Lively 10-year-old reveals her dreams of becoming a model in UNHCR photography project.
View ArticleRefugees pin hopes on new future at Swiss sewing workshop
The Zurich-based organization Social Fabric provides tailoring and dressmaking classes for refugees keen to acquire new skills.
View ArticleColombian LGBTI couple flees threats to find welcome in Switzerland
Forced to flee their home at a moment's notice, Daniela and Sofia are now free to love.
View ArticleSyrian refugees aid vulnerable Swiss amid COVID-19 outbreak
As the elderly and unwell self-isolate, a network of Syrians provides a vital bridge to the outside world for Swiss in greatest need.
View ArticleSeven refugees making a difference during the time of COVID-19
By producing soap, treating the sick and shopping for the vulnerable, these refugees from around the world are taking action to fight the coronavirus.
View ArticleSyrian refugees help raise funds for victims of Beirut explosion
Refugee videos in support of UNHCR fundraising campaign are a gesture of solidarity
View ArticleNews comment: Death of former High Commissioner Jean-Pierre Hocké
Former UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Jean-Pierre Hocké, who led the UN Refugee Agency from 1986 to 1989, passed away on Monday in Lausanne, Switzerland. Prior to becoming UNHCR’s sixth High...
View ArticleMeet the Syrian cartoonist behind UNHCR's first-ever NFT fundraiser
To mark the UN Refugee Agency's 70th anniversary, award-winning cartoonist Hani Abbas has created seven images that will be sold as digital assets to raise funds for Afghanistan.
View ArticleRefugee Parliament gives a voice to people forced to flee
Refugees living in Switzerland have organized a platform to advocate for their rights.
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