Oct 8, 2024 · Welcome to UNHCR’s Refugee Population Statistics Database. The database contains information about forcibly displaced populations spanning more than 70 years of …
UNHCR employs 20,305 people in 136 countries. Our dedicated and passionate team work around the clock in a variety of roles including legal protection, community services, public …
Refugee definitions and meaning. Who is a refugee is defined in international law. The 1951 Refugee Convention defines a refugee as a person who "owing to well-founded fear of being …
Safeguarding the rights and well-being of people forced to flee for over 70 years. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and …
New forced displacements in 2023. New and ongoing conflicts have driven forced displacement across the globe. Conflict in Sudan broke out in April 2023, causing one of the largest …
Refugees are in extremely vulnerable circumstances, lacking the protection of their own countries and facing immense challenges to their safety and well-being. The 1951 Refugee Convention, …
How many refugees are there around the world? At least 117.3 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes. Among them are nearly 43.4 million refugees, around 40 …
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To be considered for an internship, candidates must: be a recent graduate* or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility …
UNHCR staff are present across Ukraine and are committed to stay and deliver assistance whenever and wherever access and security allow. Our teams and partners have expanded …