I told Member States today that we will do our best to maintain support to refugees and host countries amidst harsh funding cuts. But doing "more with less" is impossible. We are forced to do less with less. My message to governments: now is the time for renewed commitment.

We at UNHCR rejoice with Catholics worldwide in saluting Pope Leo XIV — trusting that he will be a beacon of hope and humanity, a defender of peace and justice and a voice for the voiceless in this difficult world. Pope Leo XIV

427 Rohingya people are reported dead in two tragic shipwrecks in the Indian Ocean —- a reminder of the desperate situation of discriminated Rohingya communities in Myanmar, and of the hardship faced by refugees in Bangladesh as humanitarian aid dwindles. unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

A vast return operation for Afghans in Iran is underway. I have agreed with officials in Kabul and Tehran to resume tripartite talks to address their concerns, ensure the fulfillment of their responsibilities, uphold the rights of the people impacted and mobilize donor support.

The war in Ukraine hasn’t stopped. Relentless Russian attacks are still forcing families to flee their homes. As evacuations rise, so do humanitarian needs. Your support can help us deliver life-saving aid ⤵️

“First, the war must stop. I want to return home. I want to rebuild my Sudan.” 13-year-old Mishkat, displaced by war, shares her poem and heartfelt message about her dreams for #Sudan🇸🇩. Her soft voice is the voice of Sudan’s children, pleading for peace and a future.

From Gaza to Ukraine to Sudan to Myanmar, peace remains out of reach. High Commissioner Filippo Grandi urges leaders to seize this moment at #UNGA: choose peace over war and end the suffering of millions.

Asylum saves lives. No one should be sent back to a place where they are in danger. Those fleeing war and persecution deserve safety—and when safe options exist, traffickers lose power. #UNGA

We asked UNHCR staff around the world why they do this work. This is what they said.

We do not give up. #UNDay

We are saddened by the death of a social protection specialist from our partner SSS Ukraine, killed in the horrific attack on Zaporizhzhia on 20 Nov. Our thoughts are with their family. Attacks on civilians must stop. They are #NotATarget.

A few weeks before the end of my UNHCR tenure I am where I started working as a UNHCR field officer 38 years ago — Sudan, which is going through the worst humanitarian and refugee crisis worldwide. Here not only to close a loop but also to call for peace, attention and resources.

Most people who follow the United Nations know Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for António Guterres, from his daily live press briefings. I thought Awake at Night listeners would enjoy getting to know the person behind the podium on this week’s unfiltered episode. un.org/en/awake-at-ni…

I am honoured to have been elected as the incoming United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. As a former refugee, I know first-hand how protection and opportunity can change the course of a life. That experience will inform a leadership approach grounded in empathy,

It’s official! Barham Salih, former President of Iraq, has been elected as the next High Commissioner for Refugees. Having been a refugee himself, he brings powerful lived experience to lead UNHCR. We’re excited to welcome him soon. 💙

I welcome the election by the General Assembly of Barham Salih of Iraq, as the next United Nations High Commissioner for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. My utmost gratitude to Filippo Grandi for his leadership & tireless efforts in protecting refugees, displaced persons & stateless people.

I very warmly welcome the election of Barham Salih as the next United Nations High Commissioner for refugees and wish him and UNHCR all the very best!

Today I begin my tenure as High Commissioner for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Guided by our shared humanity and legal mandate, we will work with our partners and host nations, to protect refugees, deliver durable solutions, and confront the displacement crises affecting millions of people.

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Egypt’s reported use of a covert drone base to strike inside Sudan underscores why stronger international arms-transfer regulations are urgently needed — unregulated flows of combat drones risk fueling escalation, civilian harm, and wider regional conflict. #ArmsTradeTreaty