What is a refugee? | UNHCR US
Refugees are people who have fled war, violence, conflict or persecution and have crossed an international border to find safety in another country. They often have had to flee with little …
The 1951 Refugee Convention | UNHCR
The 1951 Convention provides the internationally recognized definition of a refugee and outlines the legal protection, rights and assistance a refugee is entitled to receive. UNHCR serves as …
Resettlement in the United States | UNHCR US
All individuals in the United States must direct their inquiries through a resettlement agency, congressional office or legal service provider. All individuals overseas should contact their …
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency | UNHCR
UNHCR helps to save lives and build better futures for the millions of people forced to flee their homes. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency works to ensure that everybody has the right to …
Defining sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment
Sexual abuse means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. Any sexual activity with children (persons under …
Asylum-seekers | UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, works to protect asylum-seekers. We try to ensure that they can reach safety and have their claim for asylum heard fairly and efficiently. We advocate for …
Refugees | UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is mandated to protect 31.6 million refugees and 5.8 million other people in need of international protection. A further 6 million Palestine refugees are …
Refugee Data Finder - Key Indicators - UNHCR
Oct 8, 2024 · The database contains information about forcibly displaced populations spanning more than 70 years of statistical activities. It covers displaced populations such as refugees, …
Figures at a glance | UNHCR
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 …
Internally Displaced People | UNHCR
Internally displaced people (IDPs) have been forced to flee their homes by conflict, violence, persecution or disasters, however, unlike refugees, they remain within their own country. At …