UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Now is the time for solidarity, not retreat. UN High Commissioner Filippo Grandi on the impact of global aid cuts on refugees. Statement: https://bit.ly/4kF6ou8

Refugees like Nataliia bring skills, experience and different perspectives that benefit both business and society. Nataliia now works in office support for IKEA, and her dream is to be back at the top of her profession.    Since 2019, drawing on UNHCR’s expertise, Ingka Group (IKEA) has supported 3,700 refugees across 26 countries to develop the skills they need to find work.     Partnerships like these are transformational for refugees, and also for the companies and communities that welcome them.      Will your business join us?     #BetterTogether 

Powerful words from Shakila Rehman, a young refugee on #WorldPoetryDay. For Shakila, resilience meant fighting for her education against all odds. When her father, her biggest supporter, was abducted for teaching girls, she fought for his release and never stopped learning. For over 40 years, Afghanistan has faced conflict, disasters and deepening poverty. There are 2.6 million registered Afghan refugees around the world, each with their own story of struggle, survival and hope. We honour the resilient voices like Shakila’s. Voices that refuse to be erased.

When UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini visited Dara’a, Syria, she met Kholoud, a young girl saving her best dress for Eid. But her joy was mixed with hesitation—memories of war still linger. Kholoud’s home was damaged by shelling, and parts of it had to be sealed off to keep her family safe. With UNHCR’s support, families like hers are rebuilding, not just walls, but hope. And yet, the need is still immense. Over 16 million Syrians need urgent help—food, shelter, healthcare and so much more. With just 10 days until Eid, we can make a difference for families like Kholoud’s. Our support can help rebuild their homes, restore their dignity, and provide the safety their children deserve. In these last blessed days of Ramadan, donate now: https://lnkd.in/d4SNZn83

Refugees bring skills, resilience & new ideas to the workforce. Refugee from Afghanistan and advocate Ahmad Wali Ahmad Yar knows first-hand how access to work transforms lives. In this conversation, High Commissioner Filippo Grandi and Wali talk about why giving refugees access to jobs isn’t just the right thing to do - it’s the smart thing to do. From resilience to innovation, refugees bring new perspectives and skills to the workforce. And partnerships, like UNHCR’s with the Ingka Group (IKEA), are showing the way forward. #BetterTogether

Fatimah is a Rohingya refugee. She’s a mother, a caregiver, a survivor. She fled to protect her daughters, but in Malaysia, she faces challenges and an uncertain future. And yet, she remains a pillar of strength in her community, helping others navigate the same struggles.

When infrastructure is lacking, our IT colleagues step in to ensure vital operations run smoothly—like setting up emergency networks for refugee returns in remote areas. In today’s #StaffSpotlight, meet Ismael Samir Dankambary, Associate IT Service Delivery Management Officer for UNHCR in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as he shares what it takes to find solutions in the most challenging environments. #HumanitariansAtWork

When violence took her husband's life, Mwaka Sangwa fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo with her children. She found refuge and new purpose through farming in Zambia. Driven by determination, Mwaka has become a community leader, mentoring fellow women farmers and championing empowerment through agriculture.

LEARN. DREAM. RISE. When women and girls flourish, so does the world.

One year ago, devastating floods hit Brazil, displacing thousands and leaving many in urgent need of shelter, food and support. Thanks to flexible funding, UNHCR was able to respond swiftly—delivering aid exactly where and when it was needed. This vital support enables quick action in emergencies and sustained assistance for refugees. When disaster or conflict strikes, every moment counts, and flexible funding ensures we can act immediately without waiting for earmarked contributions to catch up with urgent needs. But what if the same crisis happened today? Without this type of funding, our ability to respond is simply at risk. Flexible funding isn’t just a valuable resource – it’s essential. As humanitarian crises grow more frequent and severe, predictable and flexible resources mean the difference between action and inaction. We can’t afford to wait for the next emergency to realize how vital they are.