Following major cuts to humanitarian budgets, up to 11.6 million refugees and others forced to flee risk losing access this year to direct humanitarian assistance from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

The 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol are the key legal documents that form the basis of UNHCR’s work. They define the term 'refugee' and outline their rights and the international ...

UNHCR’s dedicated staff take the lead in protecting and advocating for people forced to flee. We are looking for talented and passionate people to join our team.

UNHCR works with UN agencies and international organizations to deliver a coordinated response for people forced to flee. Learn more about our partnerships.

Online misinformation, disinformation and hate speech targeting refugees and asylum-seekers is causing real-world harms. Finding ways to tackle it is critical.

We work around the clock to protect and assist refugees all over the world. But we need your help to continue.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and humanitarian partners are mobilizing to respond to the needs of up to 150,000 Rohingya refugees who have arrived in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh over the last 18 months.

GENEVA – In a move to strengthen refugee access to international labour markets, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have launched a pioneering ...

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, protects people forced to flee because of conflict and persecution. We save lives, protect rights and help build better futures.

An asylum-seeker is someone who is seeking international protection. Learn more about asylum-seekers and how UNHCR protects them.

Access UNHCR’s key data reports, platforms, and tools. Explore the latest statistics and trends on refugees, asylum-seekers, displaced, and stateless people.

Many refugees have no access to banks and other financial services. UNHCR promotes access to financial services for refugees and other vulnerable groups in host communities, to support them becoming ...