Thousands are fleeing El Fasher, Sudan, escaping brutal violence, fear and hunger after 500 days under siege. The humanitarian crisis is getting worse as needs intensify. Our latest update: www.unhcr.org/news/briefin...

Hurricane Melissa has devastated communities across the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and beyond bringing flooding, storm surge and winds. We've distributed relief items to families in the Dominican Republic and stand ready to assist further.

🎓 "When you educate a refugee woman, you don’t just transform one life — you uplift entire communities." UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Mary Maker shares the power of higher education for refugee women and girls, and how everyone can get involved. www.moretoherstory.com/stories/im-a...

Hear more about the Sudan refugee crisis, the impact on Chad and the urgent support needed for humanitarian response. A recent @csis.org podcast with Abdouraouf Gnon-Kond, Regional Director of @unhcr.org for West and Central Africa. www.csis.org/podcasts/you...

Chad took in over a million Sudanese refugees. It can't shoulder this crisis alone. | The Youth Bloom | CSIS Podcasts

Abdouraouf Gnon-Konde, Director of UNHCR’s Regional Bureau for West and Central Africa, explains how the crisis is unfolding at the Chad–Sudan border, why Chad continues to welcome refugees, and how t...

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Thank you, Sebastian Llosa, for standing #WithRefugees. A real highlight of the year!

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"You are not alone." On #WorldRefugeeDay, singer-songwriter and UNHCR supporter Sebastián Llosa shared a powerful message of hope for refugees everywhere. Watch the full concert at the Kennedy Center #MillenniumStage: bit.ly/44dpvUM

UNHCR welcomes the agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. We commend the efforts of regional and international partners who made this important milestone toward lasting stability possible. www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...

News comment: UNHCR welcomes DRC-Rwanda peace agreement as opportunity to end cycles of displacement | UNHCR

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the peace agreement signed yesterday in Washington D.C. between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda. We commend the tireless ef...

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In a time of record displacement, showing up matters more than ever. We honor refugees' stories and choose empathy, even in the hardest times. Looking back at #WorldRefugeeDay, we're inspired by UNHCR supporter Sebastián Llosa's message of hope.

#WorldRefugeeDay reminds us of the unprecedented challenges of forced displacement, but also our collective responsibility. This year, singer-songwriter Sebastian Llosa joined UNHCR for a concert in solidarity with refugees. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/zTRYGCD...

🎵 Join for a free #WorldRefugeeDay concert on June 20 at 6pm ET with Latin American artist Sebastián Llosa on the Kennedy Center #MillenniumStage. 💻 Can't make it? You can also watch the livestream on the Kennedy Center’s Facebook and YouTube. 🔗 bit.ly/44dpvUM

Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay, this is such an inspiring story to read about identity and belonging.

UNHCR United States@usa.unhcr.org · last yr.

“My hope is to offer a fuller, more nuanced take on what it means to be a refugee." Discover how Bao Phi’s powerful poetry sheds light on the lasting scars of war and what it means to belong. bit.ly/3HNl8rR #WorldRefugeeDay

🔹Safety 🔹Belonging 🔹Home This #WorldRefugeeDay, discover 5️⃣ films that spotlight refugee voices and perspectives, bringing attention to stories that often go untold. 📽️ bit.ly/3HOwnjI

Join @usa.unhcr.org for two free #WorldRefugeeDay events in Washington on Friday, June 20. Our concert with Latin American artist Sebastian Llosa: bit.ly/4kCGve0  And film screening of Academy Award-winning Belfast: bit.ly/3ZodFWa

Solidarity with refugees is the right choice, and it's an easy one to make. Let’s show up for refugees with kindness, support and community. #WorldRefugeeDay

Being forced to flee means: 💔 Fleeing home 💔 Leaving family 💔 Leaving friends 💔 Losing work 1 in every 67 people on earth is experiencing this. Not even one person should have to. unhcr.org/global-trends #GlobalTrends

Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay, I'm proudly wearing my Made 51 bracelet, handmade by refugee artisans. Every purchase supports livelihoods and sends $2 directly to @unhcr.org. Buy yours here: bit.ly/3SMx67v

"The future is your time. You have the power to define it." Our congratulations to the @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social class of 2025 and to High Commissioner @filippograndi.unhcr.org on receiving an honorary doctorate from Georgetown. His commencement speech: bit.ly/3YNdrYw

When people are forced to flee, we protect them. This is what we were built to do. Help us keep doing it. unh.cr/6724ad9f0

"This is a season of war. This is a time of crisis." UN High Commissioner for Refugees @filippograndi.unhcr.org addressed the UN Security Council. This was was his message. www.unhcr.org/news/speeche...

Statement by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi to the Security Council | UNHCR

Merci Monsieur le Président,Depuis plusieurs années, le Conseil de Sécurité a bien voulu m’inviter régulièrement à partager mes réflexions sur la situation globale des réfugiés et autres personnes rel...

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"I want people to understand that the most important thing for Syrians right now is basic human rights." UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini speaks with ELLE Magazine about her first return home to Syria in 10 years. www.elle.com/culture/care...

Olympic Swimmer Yusra Mardini on Returning to Syria After 10 Years Away

Netflix’s 2022 film The Swimmers famously told the story of Mardini’s journey to the Refugee Olympic Team.

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🦋 New account: Follow UNHCR's U.S. office here ⤵️

UNHCR United States@usa.unhcr.org · last yr.

How does UNHCR keep people safe? We protect families fleeing war and persecution—ensuring legal safeguards, preventing exploitation and helping them stay safe until they can go home. UNHCR is here to protect. Will you help? bit.ly/4lowYIm

Follow UN High Commissioner for Refugees @filippograndi.unhcr.org to hear more about our work supporting refugees globally ⤵️

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This is my first Bluesky post. But I am happy to be here to talk about the cause of a lifetime. To shine a light on the experiences of those forced to flee, and of those whose exile ends. To tell you about the work of courageous colleagues, at UNHCR and beyond.

Now is the time for solidarity, not retreat. UN High Commissioner Filippo Grandi on the impact of global aid cuts on refugees. Statement: bit.ly/4kF6ou8

In Ukraine, UNHCR delivers lifesaving humanitarian aid and strives to put people back on their feet as soon as possible. Hear more from Alex Mundt on the ground in Ukraine with @unhcr.org.

So incredibly moving to see Yusra Mardini return to Syria!

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UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini returns to Syria after 10 years, reuniting with family and witnessing the struggle of returnees rebuilding their lives. 🧵1/3

Women and girls who have been forced to flee face increased risks of violence and further displacement. They must have access to essential services to ensure their safety, dignity and the support they need to rebuild their lives. #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

“People are tired. Tired of war. Everyone is tired.” After three years of war in Ukraine, people continue to flee their homes. www.unhcr.org/news/stories...

People still being forced to flee as Ukraine’s war continues | UNHCR

Frontline communities continue to suffer the dire consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine for a fourth year.

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Sudan is among the most devastating crises of our time, with 12 million civilians forced to flee. The UN and partners urge global action on our US$6 billion appeal to help people devasted by the war. #InvestInHumanity | #WithRefugees | #KeepEyesOnSudan www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...

UN urges global action to protect and support civilians devastated by Sudan’s war | UNHCR

GENEVA – Nearly two years of conflict have fueled a catastrophic protection crisis and displaced a staggering 12 million people in Sudan and across borders.Fighting continues to kill and injure civili...

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"I hadn’t seen my country or my family for 12 years.” Despite the destruction and immense challenges ahead, Syrian refugees returning home are finding hope and holding on to their dreams to rebuild. www.unhcr.org/news/stories...

Returning refugees find comfort in home amid destruction in southern Syria | UNHCR

Despite returning to a damaged home and lack of services, former refugee Ibtihal remains hopeful, but more international support is needed to meet humanitarian needs and ensure Syria’s lasting recover...

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In eastern DR Congo, hundreds of thousands are left without shelter following the latest escalation of violence. UNHCR calls for an end to the hostilities to ensure the safety of civilians. www.unhcr.org/news/briefin...

UNHCR seeks urgent support as violence in eastern DR Congo leaves hundreds of thousands without shelter | UNHCR

GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is alarmed by the rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the continued lack of access to displaced people hampers...

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