Humanitarians are among the most worried by the discussions taking place at this year’s Munich Security Conference. We see the world from the perspective of those most impacted by crises. We know that less international cooperation means more lives lost, more misery, more insecurity for all.

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.

Media are largely silent on this topic. Nobody mentions it in political debates. Millions of lives worldwide are being affected by brutal cuts in international aid. Soon we will see more people die unnecessarily, children go hungry, and many move on, desperately seeking help.

The silence is deafening. Women and children will suffer the most from brutal aid cuts—more hunger, more loss, more desperation. Where has our solidarity gone? #AidMatters

Brutal financing cuts in humanitarian aid are not a funding shortfall. They are a crisis of responsibility. Millions of innocent people are at risk. The cost of inaction will be measured in more instability and in many lost lives. My statement 👇🏻 unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

Insightful exchange on the future of #safeAI in humanitarian action at #HNPW2025, event co-hosted by 🇬🇧 &🇨🇭 Swiss Peace and Human Rights is grateful to CDAC Network, UNHCR UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, The Alan Turing Institute & Humanitarian AI Advisory for sharing their expertise on opportunities, risks & principled solutions 🌍✨

🚨In crises, truth can save lives. Join #IASC & AI for Good 🇺🇳 #AIforGood session 3 #AI in Humanitarian Action: Navigating truth in crisis 🗓️8 May 🕒 3-4.30 p.m. GVA 🔗bit.ly/44Thar4 Explore how #AI fuels & fights #misinformation in humanitarian response - risks, ethics & solutions

Day 1 at #EHF2025 in Brussels. Refugee & IDP crises are a focus from Rohingya’s in Bangladesh, to Syria & Sudan.   As aid diminishes, lives hang in the balance.   UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency we stand ready to invest in solutions with partners & affected populations.   🔗 europeanhumanitarianforum.eu

The work of UNHCR UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is critical to protecting not only refugees’ rights but, in many cases, their very lives. In today’s meeting with Filippo Grandi, in a context of significant challenges for the agency, I reaffirmed my full support for its mission and pledged to

“I feel like algorithms have stolen my voice" At #EHF2025, our Gisella Lomax 🇺🇳 warned that mis/disinformation + hate speech are driving real harm against refugees & humanitarians. With EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺's support, UNHCR launched a toolkit to respond. Check it out: unhcr.org/handbooks/info…

At the European humanitarian forum in Brussels today, I said that the world is again failing its commitment of “never again” with the people of #Gaza. We failed them under our watch, day after day. The war is making International Humanitarian Law including the Geneva

"How many more panels on Sudan do I have to sit in and repeat the same stuff ... and nothing changes on the ground?" At #EHF2025, UNHCR's Filippo Grandi sounded the alarm on Sudan: 🚨 This is a man-made disaster fueled by conflict & a collapse of basic services. 🚨 There's an

“We have to tackle information manipulation, and misinformation about humanitarian work and access. This stores reality, sows division within our communities, and weakens our capacity to manage crises effectively. We have to actively fight it” - @KajaKallas at the #EHF2025

Incredible to witness the impact youth from Garissa and Turkana stepping confidently into the world of work. Honored to be part of this project that's not just successful, But life-changing. The future is brighter because of this 👌 Netherlands Embassy in Kenya

Congratulations, António Costa, for receiving the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Houphouët-Boigny peace prize. A well deserved recognition! I am most grateful to António Costa for donating the prize funds to UNHCR. They will be used to support education projects for people affected by war in Sudan.

Raging wars, a scorching planet, deepening inequality, human rights under siege. Our challenges are global. Our solutions must be too. That is why the United Nations exists: to find common purpose through dialogue. Not to erase differences, but to navigate them. Not just to debate, but

I join United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in calling for restraint and de-escalation in the Iran/Israel war. Civilians — Iranians and Israelis — must be spared. We at UNHCR think of the people of Iran, long-time hosts of Afghan refugees and now facing devastation and fear.

Behind every number is a life. Behind every result, a choice to stand firm, adapt and deliver. Amidst global uncertainty, UNHCR and partners' life-saving work continued in 2024. Our annual Global Report shows what we achieved together. 🔗 unhcr.org/publications/g…

I feel a mix of horror, anger and a need for action - how can this be? À child raped every 30 min. This type of violence is simply grotesque. Where is humanity?

In Dara’a, I witnessed the return of Syrian refugees from Jordan. I was humbled by their brave choice to rebuild their lives in a place devastated by war. As one of them said, “we return because we love our country”. UNHCR works with the authorities in supporting returnees.