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More than 54,000 refugees are living in Busuma refugee camp in Burundi, most of them women and children. Only 43% have adequate shelter. They have lost nearly everything. We can’t let them lose hope too. Please help if you can.

More than 54,000 refugees are living in Busuma refugee camp in Burundi, most of them women and children. Only 43% have adequate shelter. They have lost nearly everything. We can’t let them lose hope too. Please help if you can.

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Colombia has been hit by a major earthquake. Forcibly displaced families are among those affected. UNHCR is on the ground responding. Donate to help today:

Colombia has been hit by a major earthquake. Forcibly displaced families are among those affected. UNHCR is on the ground responding. Donate to help today:

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Over a million people are displaced in Lebanon. Thousands remain in collective shelters, like Mariam.

Over a million people are displaced in Lebanon. Thousands remain in collective shelters, like Mariam.

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Homeward. Last week, Syrian families choosing to return home travelled from Lebanon to Syria. UNHCR continues to facilitate voluntary returns for refugees who wish to make the journey.

Homeward. Last week, Syrian families choosing to return home travelled from Lebanon to Syria. UNHCR continues to facilitate voluntary returns for refugees who wish to make the journey.

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More than 500 people are feared to have been aboard two boats that reportedly capsized off the coast of Myanmar. Most were Rohingya passengers risking dangerous sea journeys in search of safety. We and IOM are deeply concerned by these reports and call for stronger efforts to save lives.

More than 500 people are feared to have been aboard two boats that reportedly capsized off the coast of Myanmar. Most were Rohingya passengers risking dangerous sea journeys in search of safety. We and IOM are deeply concerned by these reports and call for stronger efforts to save lives.

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This is the smile of a proud mother. Kandava rebuilt her life in a refugee camp in Rwanda, where her daughter continued her education and earned a scholarship. She's now studying at the University of Oxford and showing the world how one opportunity can unlock an entire future.

This is the smile of a proud mother. Kandava rebuilt her life in a refugee camp in Rwanda, where her daughter continued her education and earned a scholarship. She's now studying at the University of Oxford and showing the world how one opportunity can unlock an entire future.

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After 10 years in exile, Jeanne is finally home. She returned to Burundi with her children to rebuild the life conflict took away. Today, she's part of a cooperative, working towards a better future. Returnees like her need support to rebuild their lives.

After 10 years in exile, Jeanne is finally home. She returned to Burundi with her children to rebuild the life conflict took away. Today, she's part of a cooperative, working towards a better future. Returnees like her need support to rebuild their lives.

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Humanitarians and the life-saving aid they distribute are not a target. A UNHCR truck carrying emergency shelter kits was hit by a drone in North Darfur, Sudan. It was on its way to Tawila, where hundreds of thousands of people have fled for safety. The driver survived. The supplies did not. More than 1,300 families are now left without the shelter they urgently needed. Attacks like this are unacceptable. They put lives at risk and deepen an already devastating crisis. Civilians must be protected. Humanitarian workers must be protected.

Humanitarians and the life-saving aid they distribute are not a target. A UNHCR truck carrying emergency shelter kits was hit by a drone in North Darfur, Sudan. It was on its way to Tawila, where hundreds of thousands of people have fled for safety. The driver survived. The supplies did not. More than 1,300 families are now left without the shelter they urgently needed. Attacks like this are unacceptable. They put lives at risk and deepen an already devastating crisis. Civilians must be protected. Humanitarian workers must be protected.

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Families in southern Lebanon are running for their lives as attacks continue to escalate. For Lebanese people, life has been all about relentless strikes, rising fear and nowhere left to go. Homes are being destroyed, lives are being shattered and displacement is happening again and again.

Families in southern Lebanon are running for their lives as attacks continue to escalate. For Lebanese people, life has been all about relentless strikes, rising fear and nowhere left to go. Homes are being destroyed, lives are being shattered and displacement is happening again and again.

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This is unacceptable. We strongly condemn the Russian attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, that claimed at least two civilian lives, injured more and hit a UNHCR-contracted warehouse filled with life-saving humanitarian aid. Humanitarians are #NotATarget. These attacks must stop.

This is unacceptable. We strongly condemn the Russian attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, that claimed at least two civilian lives, injured more and hit a UNHCR-contracted warehouse filled with life-saving humanitarian aid. Humanitarians are #NotATarget. These attacks must stop.

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Violence in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, is forcing civilians to flee at alarming speed. In just two weeks, 84,000+ people have crossed into Burundi, overwhelming reception sites. Urgent support is needed now. #KeepEyesOnDRC

Violence in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, is forcing civilians to flee at alarming speed. In just two weeks, 84,000+ people have crossed into Burundi, overwhelming reception sites. Urgent support is needed now. #KeepEyesOnDRC

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A Russian drone attack hit residential buildings in Dnipro, Ukraine, yesterday. This is yet another strike in a war that continues through the depths of winter. With temperatures dropping to –15°C, families are left facing destroyed homes with life-threatening needs. UNHCR and our partner Mission Proliska were on site immediately, providing blankets, emergency repair kits and psychosocial support to people traumatized by the attack. As attacks continue and winter tightens its grip, needs are rising fast. If you can, please help:

A Russian drone attack hit residential buildings in Dnipro, Ukraine, yesterday. This is yet another strike in a war that continues through the depths of winter. With temperatures dropping to –15°C, families are left facing destroyed homes with life-threatening needs. UNHCR and our partner Mission Proliska were on site immediately, providing blankets, emergency repair kits and psychosocial support to people traumatized by the attack. As attacks continue and winter tightens its grip, needs are rising fast. If you can, please help:

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The people of Sudan have suffered enough. After more than two years of brutal war, they deserve peace. Some are returning to pockets of safety, but the devastation they come home to is immense. ➡️ Swipe to learn more. ➡️

The people of Sudan have suffered enough. After more than two years of brutal war, they deserve peace. Some are returning to pockets of safety, but the devastation they come home to is immense. ➡️ Swipe to learn more. ➡️

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UNHCR has been present in Venezuela for more than 35 years. Now, in one of the times of greatest need, our teams are still on the ground. We’re supporting the protection response and working with authorities and partners to reach the most vulnerable. Donate to help.

UNHCR has been present in Venezuela for more than 35 years. Now, in one of the times of greatest need, our teams are still on the ground. We’re supporting the protection response and working with authorities and partners to reach the most vulnerable. Donate to help.

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A ceasefire is in place in Lebanon. For some, it meant going back after weeks of displacement. Thousands of families made brief journeys south, hoping to find what they left behind. Many returned north again, met with destroyed homes, uncertainty and a reality that still doesn’t feel safe. For others, going back hasn’t been possible. Their homes are gone. This is what displacement looks like. Not one journey, but many. Back and forth, between hope and loss. People across Lebanon are still trying to cope with the consequences of war. Please don’t forget them.

A ceasefire is in place in Lebanon. For some, it meant going back after weeks of displacement. Thousands of families made brief journeys south, hoping to find what they left behind. Many returned north again, met with destroyed homes, uncertainty and a reality that still doesn’t feel safe. For others, going back hasn’t been possible. Their homes are gone. This is what displacement looks like. Not one journey, but many. Back and forth, between hope and loss. People across Lebanon are still trying to cope with the consequences of war. Please don’t forget them.

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Families fleeing airstrikes are arriving in Batroun, Lebanon with almost nothing. Together with our partners, UNHCR is already delivering aid and we stand ready to scale up support. Sustained solidarity with the people of Lebanon is critical.

Families fleeing airstrikes are arriving in Batroun, Lebanon with almost nothing. Together with our partners, UNHCR is already delivering aid and we stand ready to scale up support. Sustained solidarity with the people of Lebanon is critical.

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Are you ready to #CheerForRefugees at the Paralympic Games? These eight incredible refugee athletes and two guide runners represent the strength, diversity and courage of refugees everywhere. Let’s cheer them on as they prepare to compete on the world stage! #Paris2024

Are you ready to #CheerForRefugees at the Paralympic Games? These eight incredible refugee athletes and two guide runners represent the strength, diversity and courage of refugees everywhere. Let’s cheer them on as they prepare to compete on the world stage! #Paris2024

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The Sudan Refugee Response is less than 10% funded and one of the world's worst protection crisis. That means fewer clinics, classrooms and protection services - when they’re needed most. 🆘 Share. Donate. Advocate.

The Sudan Refugee Response is less than 10% funded and one of the world's worst protection crisis. That means fewer clinics, classrooms and protection services - when they’re needed most. 🆘 Share. Donate. Advocate.

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🚨We are deeply alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation in Burundi, which has reached a critical point following a rapid influx of refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

🚨We are deeply alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation in Burundi, which has reached a critical point following a rapid influx of refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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DR Congo is facing a crisis within a crisis. Conflict. Displacement. Ebola. Millions of lives are at stake. Urgent support is needed now.
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DR Congo is facing a crisis within a crisis. Conflict. Displacement. Ebola. Millions of lives are at stake. Urgent support is needed now.

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Sudanese student and BTS_official fan Islam Mubarak yearns for peace at home. Her admiration for the South Korean band inspires her while she waits for peace to return to Sudan.
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Sudanese student and BTS_official fan Islam Mubarak yearns for peace at home. Her admiration for the South Korean band inspires her while she waits for peace to return to Sudan.

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102 suicide attempts. 24 deaths by suicide. In just the first half of 2026, among refugees in Uganda alone. For refugees who've already lost so much, it doesn't take much more to lose hope entirely: funding cuts ending vital support, lack of food and clean water, obstacle after obstacle just to rebuild a life once already taken from them. Many can't go home because it's still not safe, and the door to resettlement is nearly closed too. Many are left feeling stuck. One death by suicide is one death too many. With humanitarians like Namanya, UNHCR is working to identify what's driving refugees to lose hope, and to prevent them from facing an unthinkable decision. Your support helps refugees hold on to hope, even when everything else has been stripped away. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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102 suicide attempts. 24 deaths by suicide. In just the first half of 2026, among refugees in Uganda alone. For refugees who've already lost so much, it doesn't take much more to lose hope entirely: funding cuts ending vital support, lack of food and clean water, obstacle after obstacle just to rebuild a life once already taken from them. Many can't go home because it's still not safe, and the door to resettlement is nearly closed too. Many are left feeling stuck. One death by suicide is one death too many. With humanitarians like Namanya, UNHCR is working to identify what's driving refugees to lose hope, and to prevent them from facing an unthinkable decision. Your support helps refugees hold on to hope, even when everything else has been stripped away. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

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Hundreds of thousands of families in Lebanon remain displaced due to ongoing Israeli attacks. UNHCR is there to help for as long as we’re needed. Don’t forget about Lebanon.
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Hundreds of thousands of families in Lebanon remain displaced due to ongoing Israeli attacks. UNHCR is there to help for as long as we’re needed. Don’t forget about Lebanon.

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50,785 views • 27 days ago

What does refugee inclusion look like? It starts with listening, empathy and making sure refugee voices are represented even when they’re not in the room. Chantal form UNHCR Rwanda shows why inclusion starts with all of us.
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What does refugee inclusion look like? It starts with listening, empathy and making sure refugee voices are represented even when they’re not in the room. Chantal form UNHCR Rwanda shows why inclusion starts with all of us.

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75 years ago, the world made a promise to people forced to flee. Nobel Laureate Nadia Murad spoke about the space where that promise lives, and the continued action needed so everyone forced to flee can find safety and protection.
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75 years ago, the world made a promise to people forced to flee. Nobel Laureate Nadia Murad spoke about the space where that promise lives, and the continued action needed so everyone forced to flee can find safety and protection.

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64,108 views • 1 month ago

Colombia has been hit with a massive earthquake, leaving hundreds of people dead, thousands more injured and homes destroyed. Many who were affected have already been displaced by conflict. Help UNHCR deliver for as long as needed in each emergency:
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Colombia has been hit with a massive earthquake, leaving hundreds of people dead, thousands more injured and homes destroyed. Many who were affected have already been displaced by conflict. Help UNHCR deliver for as long as needed in each emergency:

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39,538 views • 24 days ago

Education is a human right. Not a privilege. A message delivered to you by Sudanese refugee students in Maban, South Sudan. 💌
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Education is a human right. Not a privilege. A message delivered to you by Sudanese refugee students in Maban, South Sudan. 💌

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Don’t forget Sudan. That’s the message Sudanese refugee students asked Goodwill Ambassador Wenyen Gabriel to carry with him. He promised to share their stories with the world. From fleeing violence to finding safety in South Sudan, these students are determined to keep learning despite immense challenges. Listen to their voices.
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Don’t forget Sudan. That’s the message Sudanese refugee students asked Goodwill Ambassador Wenyen Gabriel to carry with him. He promised to share their stories with the world. From fleeing violence to finding safety in South Sudan, these students are determined to keep learning despite immense challenges. Listen to their voices.

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18,232 views • 18 days ago

In Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps, monsoon season can be a matter of life and death. Families live in shelters on steep hillsides where landslides can destroy homes. As rainfall subsides, communities are repairing damage and recovering from the impact of recent storms.
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In Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps, monsoon season can be a matter of life and death. Families live in shelters on steep hillsides where landslides can destroy homes. As rainfall subsides, communities are repairing damage and recovering from the impact of recent storms.

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37,008 views • 1 month ago

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini marked the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention reflecting on why its promise of protection remains as important today as ever.
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UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini marked the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention reflecting on why its promise of protection remains as important today as ever.

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We're proud to announce Wenyen Gabriel as UNHCR's newest Goodwill Ambassador! Born into a family forced to flee conflict, Wenyen knows first-hand what becomes possible when refugees are given the chance to rebuild. Together, we'll continue standing with people forced to flee their homes and helping ensure that being a refugee is never the end of someone's story. Welcome to the family, Wenyen.
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We're proud to announce Wenyen Gabriel as UNHCR's newest Goodwill Ambassador! Born into a family forced to flee conflict, Wenyen knows first-hand what becomes possible when refugees are given the chance to rebuild. Together, we'll continue standing with people forced to flee their homes and helping ensure that being a refugee is never the end of someone's story. Welcome to the family, Wenyen.

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36,786 views • 1 month ago

80% of the students in Rwanda’s top-performing school are refugees. But for many of them, university is out of reach despite their high grades and big dreams. Help open the door to their future. Donate today: #BackToSchool
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80% of the students in Rwanda’s top-performing school are refugees. But for many of them, university is out of reach despite their high grades and big dreams. Help open the door to their future. Donate today: #BackToSchool

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11,163 views • 13 days ago

We are deeply saddened and concerned as 144 people reportedly dead or missing off West Africa.
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We are deeply saddened and concerned as 144 people reportedly dead or missing off West Africa.

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35,417 views • 1 month ago

"Like 1.2 million living in these camps, I did not choose to be a refugee." Rohingya singer and student Rohel Khan makes a call from Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: "Do not let us be forgotten in these camps." This year marks 9 years since the large-scale forced displacement of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar into Bangladesh. Millions of refugees like Rohel deserve to be heard.
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"Like 1.2 million living in these camps, I did not choose to be a refugee." Rohingya singer and student Rohel Khan makes a call from Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: "Do not let us be forgotten in these camps." This year marks 9 years since the large-scale forced displacement of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar into Bangladesh. Millions of refugees like Rohel deserve to be heard.

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15,025 views • 19 days ago

Refugees are people who were forced to flee their homes. But that’s only part of their story. They are parents, students, artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, teachers, neighbours and friends. They are people with dreams, talents, ambitions and stories that go far beyond displacement.
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Refugees are people who were forced to flee their homes. But that’s only part of their story. They are parents, students, artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, teachers, neighbours and friends. They are people with dreams, talents, ambitions and stories that go far beyond displacement.

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12,278 views • 16 days ago

They protect. They deliver. They stay. Even when it's dangerous. Humanitarian workers must be protected. #WorldHumanitarianDay
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They protect. They deliver. They stay. Even when it's dangerous. Humanitarian workers must be protected. #WorldHumanitarianDay

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17,257 views • 24 days ago

Hey, are you still with us? In the face of ongoing wars, humanitarian crises and displacement, the world must not look away. Choose empathy over apathy. Choose solidarity with refugees. #WorldRefugeeDay
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Hey, are you still with us? In the face of ongoing wars, humanitarian crises and displacement, the world must not look away. Choose empathy over apathy. Choose solidarity with refugees. #WorldRefugeeDay

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182,334 views • 1 year ago

A breathtaking performance by UNHCR supporter Valentina Nafornita, whose beautiful voice brought a special moment of reflection to the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention. Through music, we celebrate the promise of protection and the hope it continues to bring to people forced to flee.
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A breathtaking performance by UNHCR supporter Valentina Nafornita, whose beautiful voice brought a special moment of reflection to the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention. Through music, we celebrate the promise of protection and the hope it continues to bring to people forced to flee.

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19,784 views • 1 month ago

An Israeli airstrike hit here in Lebanon. This is what remains. Homes destroyed. Lives shattered. Civilians are not a target. They must be protected.
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An Israeli airstrike hit here in Lebanon. This is what remains. Homes destroyed. Lives shattered. Civilians are not a target. They must be protected.

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59,334 views • 5 months ago