The recent climate disasters in East and Horn of Africa, Brazil and Afghanistan prove a fact about the #ClimateEmergency. Climate change and extreme weather events will continue to wreak havoc around the world. And forcibly displaced people are on the front line.
About us
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. We deliver life-saving assistance, help safeguard fundamental human rights, and develop solutions that ensure people have a safe place called home where they can build a better future. We also work to ensure that stateless people are granted a nationality. We work in over 130 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions. UNHCR’s greatest asset is our workforce. We work with passionate, talented and creative individuals who want to use their skills for good. Thanks to people like you, we can develop solutions that enable people who have been forced to flee to restart their lives and build better futures. Current Opportunities http://www.unhcr.org/careers.html Meet UNHCR Staff https://bit.ly/2EMZrlO ⚠️ Important notice: Our protection work extends to online spaces, which means we may hide/delete comments with hate/spam/profanity/misinfo/disinfo.
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http://www.unhcr.org
External link for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Geneva
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Refugee Protection, Humanitarians Assistance, Emergency Response, and Human Rights
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94, rue de Montbrillant
Geneva, 1202, CH
Employees at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Updates
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#HealthForAll also means for refugees like Nyarabaziga. Nyarabaziga is a refugee in Kenya and a mother of three. "Before I got my National Hospital Insurance Fund, going to the hospital was very expensive, but now that I have it, my children never lack medicine when they need it. When my daughter got a fracture, I was able to get treatment for her without any worry, everything was covered," she says. Access to the national health system helps Nyarabaziga to get the medical services she needs and keep her children safe. 💙
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Catastrophic flooding has hit the East and Horn of Africa as heavy #ElNiño rains continue to afflict a refugee-hosting region at the front line of the climate crisis. Here are 5 things to know: https://bit.ly/3V8FtMH
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Reuniting separated refugee families is a long and often challenging process - but the payoff is always extraordinary. Meet Zarthasha, a complimentary pathways expert at UNHCR who has experienced this firsthand. In this edition of "Humanitarians at Work," she talks about: 🫂 The importance of complementary pathways like family reunification 📌 Her personal journey into this vital role 💙 How UNHCR helps provide #HopeAwayFromHome Don't miss this enlightening chat. Subscribe now for more staff stories from humanitarians. #HumanitariansAtWork #UNHCR
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“If the bees live, we live as well.” On #WorldBeeDay, meet Zaid Hassan, a Yemeni beekeeper facing the challenges of climate change. Extreme weather conditions disrupt the honey seasons and melt the wax, affecting bees and livelihoods.
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In a world where everyone seems to have their path set in stone, Isadora Zoni, Reporting Officer in Mozambique, reflects on a liberating truth: It's okay not to have it all figured out. Read about her journey of embracing uncertainty, celebrating progress and finding beauty in chaos in this week's #StaffSpotlight. #HumanitariansAtWork
It's Okay Not to Have It All Figured Out!! I wish more people had told me that, so here I am telling you all... just in case you need to hear it😉 When I was still in university, I remember so many people were already set on pursuing a determined path. In 2015, I interned at the State Prosecutor's Office with a colleague who was determined to become a Prosecutor himself (and he made it this year🎉). He was already on a strict study routine, and focused on his goal. At the time, his passion and determination made me realize that was not what I wanted for myself. When I joined the UN system I was happy because that had been my dream. However, I soon learned it was not as simple. At UNEP, everyone there was sooo passionate about the environment. Many had been heavily engaged with advocacy throughout the years, others were hardcore technical experts... and once again I felt out of place. I aspired to find my niche, my place. I wanted so bad to define myself. I felt like I needed to have it all figured out, and the pressure was killing me. I used to stress so much about having everything sorted by the time I hit 30. Now here I am, 30 at last! But here's the thing—I've come to realize that life doesn't come with a neat little instruction manual. And you know what else? That's the beauty of it! Sometimes, it's not about having all the answers. It's about embracing the uncertainty, rolling with the punches, and figuring things out as we go along. And you know what? That's where the magic happens! I am not saying you should not apply yourself. Not saying you should not keep trying to figure out. It's more about realizing there's no finish line. Nothing remains unchanged. As one of my favorite song by Raul Seixas goes, "I'd rather be this walking metamorphosis than to have that old opinion formed about everything." So, here's to embracing the chaos, trusting the journey, and knowing that it's perfectly okay to be a beautiful mess in progress. Respect your time, and celebrate your progress. No one really has everything figured out. #HumanitariansAtWork #EmbraceChange #TrustTheJourney
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📢 Calling on refugees looking to study in Germany! The Leadership for Africa scholarship programme is offering refugees from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan and Uganda a chance to advance their education in Germany. Find more information here: https://bit.ly/3wq9bmC Apply by 7 June!
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Heavy rainfall in the East and Horn of Africa caused widespread flooding, forcing people to flee their homes. Floods and landslides across the region, including in Kenya, Burundi and Somalia, have destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes, schools and community buildings. They have washed away crops and killed livestock, putting people at risk of hunger, infection and disease. The heavy rains and extreme climate events are expected to continue in the coming months, putting more lives at risk. We have already distributed the most important relief items, but more support is urgently needed.
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Calling all refugee-led organizations! We want to hear your forward-thinking ideas to bring lasting positive change. ✨ Apply to our Refugee-led Innovation Fund by 31 May! 👉 https://bit.ly/3QkHRey
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📢 Calling on refugees looking to study in Germany! The Leadership for Africa scholarship programme is offering refugees from Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Mauritania a chance to continue their education in Germany. Apply by 7 June! Find more information here: https://bit.ly/3JRZQad
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