Grateful to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for a good discussion on current challenges — but also on opportunities to resolve refugee crises in some situations, eg Syria. I was encouraged by her strong commitment to continue to support UNHCR in these difficult times.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency commends Ghana Government for granting prima facie refugee status to displaced Burkinabes. “This is excellent news. It will enable the Burkinabes to contribute better to the economy of their host country & become self-reliant. Thank you,Ghana🇬🇭!” says UNHCR Rep Olivier Beer

UNHCR Ghana Head of Office, Ms. Needa Jehu-Mazou Needa Jehu-Mazou says: "This is a positive development & shows Ghana's progressive refugee management. Its ripple effects include access to documentation that among other benefits, will facilitate mainstreaming socio-economic inclusion.”

UNHCR Ghana Head of Office,Ms. Needa Jehu-Mazou Needa Jehu-Mazou today met with the Australian High Commissioner, Ms. Berenice Owen-Jones Australian High Commission, Ghana during which she expressed gratitude for their investment in rehabilitating shelters for refugees at Kristan in Ghana.Thank you,Australia!

An appeal to European leaders from a lifetime humanitarian: as you discuss boosting defense spending please don’t overlook humanitarian aid, which faces devastating cuts. Aid, too, is about keeping your countries safe. Aid promotes stability. And a stable world is a safer world.

Happy Independence Day. President Mahama has demonstrated that frugal and low cost celebrations can be impressive. We must all follow this example. This is why I am resolved that during my tenure as Foreign Minister, there will be no single-sourced contract, every single

Women and girls make up 54% of forcibly displaced people in West and Central Africa. They remain highly vulnerable to violence and exploitation, especially in emergencies. My colleague Mame explains how UNHCR West & Central Africa is responding. #IWD2025

The Trump administration’s decision to pause or cut funding has put significant pressure on critical humanitarian aid. Filippo Grandi tells me about the impact on UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’ work and how he believes lives are being impacted or even lost.

Addressing development challenges in Northern Ghana🇬🇭 requires a unified effort of development partners, including #UNinGhana, and all stakeholders. The #NorthernGhanaDeepDive has ended, strengthening this collaborative approach to drive impact and expand opportunities.

The Northern Deep Dive brought together International Partners including UNHCR and the Government to look at the best ways of working as the new administration aims at its Agriculture for economic transformation agenda and bridging the gap between the north and the rest of Ghana

‘Agribusiness remains a priority for the gov’t. It is a game changer in solving the issue of unemployment’, said Hon. Puozing at a meeting with Needa Jehu-Mazou UNHCR Ghana’s Head of Office on the GRASP initiative targeting Burkinabe refugees & host community farmers in the U/W Region

UNHCR Ghana in collaboration with Ghana Refugee Board Ghana Refugee Board has presented relief items donated by Qatar Charity Ghana to Burkinabé refugees in Bono East Region,Ghana 🇬🇭 as part of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency – Qatar Charity Ghana partnership to support refugees.  Thank you Qatar Charity Global.

“A man who cared deeply and sincerely for humankind.” High Commissioner Filippo Grandi on Pope Francis, a tireless advocate for refugees who called on the world to welcome, protect and integrate those forced to flee. unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

The Executive Secretary of the Ghana Refugee Board, Mr. Tetteh Padi, together with the Head of Office UNHCR, Mrs Needa Jehu -Mazou paid a courtesy visit to CGI Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, in Accra

Head of UNHCR Ghana Needa Jehu-Mazou & Ghana Refugee Board met with the newly appointed CG of Ghana Immigration Service to commend the gov’t for giving indefinite residence to 650 Ivorians in Ghana, to discuss way fwd with UNHCR’s restructuring & UNHCR’s planned donation in support of Ghana Immigration Service

Interior Minister meets with UNHCR to strengthen refugee support 3news.com/news/interior-…

Head of UNHCR Ghana, @msneeda met with Hon. Muntaka Mohammed to discuss key issues including providing sustainable livelihoods to refugees & their host communities through Agriculture. The Hon. Minister of Ministry of the Interior, Ghana reinforced gov’t’s commitment to the refugee program in Ghana.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency commends Ghana 🇬🇭 for granting indefinite residence permits to 526 former Ivorian refugees as part of efforts in finding durable solutions to forcibly displaced people. The recipients had opted to stay in the country when their refugee status ended on 30 June 2022.

Granting indefinite residence permits to 526 former Ivorian refugees showcases Ghana’s commitment to humanitarian support and regional solidarity. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency lauds the Government and people of Ghana for their continued hospitality to humanity.Needa Jehu-Mazou

The Refugee Economic Summit 2025 was organized in Accra to promote inclusive economic opportunities for refugees under the theme: “Leveraging Community as a Superpower to Build Sustainable livelihood opportunities for refugee youth”.