The UNHCR has expressed its appreciation for China's support towards refugees and internally displaced people in the Central African Republic.

Malaysia has called for addressing the fundamental root causes of the Middle East conflict during a UNHCR meeting and its Prime Minister Anwar has backed Egypt's push for de-escalation as regional tensions intensify.

The UNHCR, along with regional governments and partners, has reaffirmed its commitment to finding long-term solutions for the plight of Burundian refugees.

UNHCR has welcomed strengthened commitments towards the voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees from Zambia.

The UNHCR reports that 3.2 million people have been displaced within Iran in less than two weeks since the start of the war, highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis.

Die Ölpreise steigen trotz der IEA-Freigabe von Ölreserven weiter. Irans Streitkräfte nehmen die Energiewirtschaft in der Golfregion ins Visier.

UNHCR reports on Nigerian refugees’ return from Cameroon, Niger, and Chad. While thousands are repatriated, over 400,000 remain displaced by insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/1705-nigerian-refugees-returned-in-2026-report/

UNHCR has released an operational update for Tunisia for January 2026, detailing its activities and challenges in the region.

UNHCR calls for urgent support to sustain refugee protection and returnee reintegration in Burundi  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

The UNHCR is facing challenges in protecting refugees due to funding cuts, operating in a world where widespread suffering has become routine.

The UNHCR country representative has met with Shama Obaed in Bangladesh.

UNHCR reports that providing shelter is crucial for driving stability, protection, and inclusion for refugees and host communities in the Kakuma camp.

The Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and the UNHCR have reached an agreement to resume the voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees.

About 3.2 million people have been forced to leave their homes within Iran since the beginning of the war on February 28, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

According to UNHCR, 270,000 Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan since January, with concerns that regional events could trigger larger movements.

• Refugee agency says its facing shortage of funds • US, Israeli attacks on Iran choke aid corridors, obstructing global relief efforts GENEVA / ISLAMABAD: The United Nations refugee agency on Friday declared the crisis in the Middle East “a major humanitarian emergency”, and insisted all fleeing civilians should be granted safe passage. UNHCR said the Middle East crisis — which began on Saturday when Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran and has spread since — had already cau...

Hver nat lever millioner af ukrainere i frygt, mens angrebene på landet intensiveres. I UNHCR, FNs Flygtningeorganisation, er vi til stede – men verden må ikke vende blikket væk.

An appeal has been filed at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), though specific details regarding the nature or parties involved in the appeal are not provided.

The UNHCR is calling for urgent support as 33,000 Congolese refugees have returned home from Burundi within a month, highlighting a significant humanitarian need.

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations refugee agency has said that between 600,000 and one million Iranian households have been temporarily displaced inside Iran as a result of US-Israeli war against the country. The UNHCR’s preliminary assessments represent displacement of up to 3.2 million people, and this figure is likely to continue rising as US-Israeli bombing persists, marking a worrying escalation in humanitarian needs, according to Ayaki Ito, UNHCR Director of Emergency and Programme Support ...

Around 3.2 million people have been displaced internally in Iran since the start of the war, according to preliminary estimates by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

The UNHCR reports that over three million people have been displaced within Iran, likely due to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in the region.

The UNHCR reports that increased hostilities in the Middle East have led to the displacement of approximately 735,000 people, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation in a region with 24.6 million displaced individuals.

From trash to art: A Congolese refugee woman's creative journey and resilience  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

The UNHCR has renewed the 'Pioneer of Giving' title for Al-Nouri, recognizing his continued contributions and philanthropic efforts.

With women banned from most jobs in Afghanistan, an embroidery boutique run by 22-year-old Rahima Alavi is a surprising and treasured sight in Bamiyan. “Spring flowers, tailoring and embroidery,” reads a sign outside Alavi’s small store, which opened in January after a months-long search for work. “I really feel proud because I can support my family, my parents and three sisters. I can pay the rent,” said Alavi, who was wearing a burgundy coat that had a few pieces of leftover coloured thread stuck to it. This photograph taken on January 20, 2026 shows Afghan tailoress Rahima Alavi embroidering a scarf at her boutique in Bamiyan. —AFP Demonstrating her new skills, she guided material through her sewing machine to create delicate silk leaves and flowers. Alavi is one of more than five million people who have returned to the country since 2023 from Pakistan and Iran, which have been pushing back Afghans after hosting them for decades. Having grown up in rural Bamiyan province, where she helped her parents with farm work alongside school, the family moved to Iran in 2021. “In Iran, there were more job opportunities, and there, men and women can work,” she said. They picked cabbages for a living near the central city of Isfahan, before returning to Afghanistan in 2024. “My father couldn’t find a job, nor could I or my sisters. I was very hopeless, because there were no jobs in Bamiyan,” she said, her smile fading. his photograph taken on January 20, 2026 shows Afghan tailoress Rahima Alavi (L) embroidering scarves and clothes at her boutique in Bamiyan. —AFP Only one per cent of women who returned from Pakistan or Iran have found full-time jobs, while two per cent have a business, according to a survey by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Alavi struggled for months, before being picked along with 25 other women for embroidery training under a programme backed by the UN refugee agency. “I started to have hope, and my hope grew bigger with the course,” she said. ‘No work for women’ Alavi was given a range of equipment including a sewing machine, fabric and cash for a solar panel — essential in a country where power cuts are commonplace. Her teacher, Rayhana Darabi, described Alavi as “very capable, very talented”. “She was so dedicated that she would not miss anything and learned everything that same day,” said Darabi. The embroidery teacher lost her job in December when the programme was discontinued, as part of broader aid cuts hitting people across Afghanistan. Alavi is the only woman from the programme to have successfully opened a business so far, with her best friend’s support, bringing great pride to those around her. This photograph taken on January 20, 2026 shows Afghan women embroidering scarves and clothes at a boutique in Bamiyan. —AFP “We were truly very happy. Women in Afghanistan today — not only in Bamiyan but all over the country — face many challenges and rules and regulations,” said her teacher. The Afghan Taliban authorities rule by a strict interpretation of Islamic law, barring women from the majority of professions while permitting some to work in industries such as handicrafts. Alavi appealed to donors to restart the training programme. “Because there is no work for women here,” she said. Last year, women were the majority among nearly 2,400 people trained under UNHCR programmes. The agency said this month it needed $216m this year to support displaced people and returnees across the country, but its appeal was currently just eight per cent funded. With opportunities increasingly limited, Alavi encouraged her fellow returnee women to seek out any chance available. “Don’t sit at home,” said the entrepreneur, surrounded by embroidered dresses, scarves and tablecloths. Decorated across one of the scarves, which Alavi said she would like to wear, she had embroidered purple butterflies taking flight.