Concerned by the arbitrary detention of asylum-seekers by some States, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for urgent reforms to halt this detrimental practice. Releasing its latest advocacy ...
UNHCR Sub-Office Kakuma has two areas of operation; Kakuma Refugee Camp and the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement. Kakuma Camp is divided into four areas: Kakuma 1, 2, 3 and 4 whilst the Kalobeyei ...
Many refugees have no access to banks and other mainstream financial services. This creates an enormous hurdle on their way to self-reliance and economic independence. Because without a bank account, ...
We left everything in Venezuela. We don’t have a place to live or sleep and have nothing to eat. Nayebis Carolina Figuera, a 34-year-old from Venezuela who fled to neighbouring Brazil Despite some ...
UNHCR is on the ground in 136 countries. We employ 20,305 people who deliver life-saving aid, advocate for the fundamental human rights of people forced to flee, and help those living in limbo to ...
UNHCR staff are driven by compassion and integrity, with a desire to contribute to the world in which they live. They use their skills to find innovative, long-lasting solutions that better support ...
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious violation of human rights and a life-threatening health and protection issue. When people flee their homes, they are often at greater risk of physical, sexual ...