🚨April 2024 Emergency Update:

From marking one year of the ongoing war in Sudan to the half-year mark since the devastating earthquakes in Afghanistan, we're shedding light on three major crises & delving into how they’re impacting displaced communities.

We met this family at a bus station during our recent visit to Colombia.

Jose and Paola fled from Venezuela. Their baby, Nathan, was born in Colombia. Since arriving, they've faced difficulties finding consistent shelter and jobs. But they have hope for a better future.

💡 #DYK it's #NationalPoetryMonth !

For many refugees, poetry is a powerful tool used to tell their stories and envision a new tomorrow.

Check out 4️⃣ poets who are using the art form to express themselves and uplift other refugees:

unrefugees.org/news/four-poem…

Chag Sameach!

As you celebrate with your loved ones this #Passover , remember that people around the world continue to flee from their homes, just as the Jewish people did in story of Passover. We must show them compassion and stand in solidarity refugees everywhere.

The Graduation Model is giving displaced Venezuelans new hope!

The program provides trainings that focus on economic inclusion & entrepreneurship — helping displaced people like Yuli & Yexica build small businesses and become economically self-sufficient.
unrefugees.org/news/venezuela…

This #WorldBookDay , we recognize the power of storytelling & emphasize that every refugee has a story that deserves to be read, heard & shared.

Check out these 4️⃣ awe-inspiring books about resilience & courage in the face of adversity & displacement.📚
unrefugees.org/news/recently-…

🏆 Exciting news! The 'We Were Here' video series produced by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, YouTube and Uncommon has won The Webby Awards People’s Choice Award!

Thanks to everyone who voted and helped illuminate the extraordinary individuals featured in the videos.
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FACT: #DYK the climate emergency is forcing people to flee their homes and making life tougher for those who have already fled?

Learn more about how climate change is impacting displaced communities and what UNHCR is doing to support them.

The climate crisis is one of the most defining crises of our time, and displaced people are living on the frontlines and facing some of the most dangerous consequences.

This #EarthDay , meet 4️⃣ people who are creating a greener future for us all.
unrefugees.org/news/meet-four…

Colombia is focused on solutions! As the third largest refugee hosting country in the world, Colombia has served as a lifeline for millions of Venezuelans.

Here are 5️⃣ things you should know about Colombia and the country's solutions-based approach.
unrefugees.org/news/colombia-…

Today is the last day to vote!

Our amazing video series about refugee inventors, growers and musicians has been nominated for The Webby Awards! Help recognize ‘We Were Here’, created by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Uncommon and YouTube.

🗳️ Vote today: bit.ly/49s9tqt

Explore the power of unity & passion in “We Were Here,” an original docu-series from YouTube and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, that seeks to challenge stereotypes and perceptions about refugees by focusing on what unites us rather than sets us apart - our shared passions.
unrefugees.org/news/we-were-h…

Over the past year, the people of Sudan have endured violence, human rights abuses, displacement and devastation.

Read about the harrowing journeys of four displaced people from Sudan and see how support from UNHCR is giving them hope.
unrefugees.org/news/how-unhcr…

What's happening in #Sudan is nothing short of heartbreaking.

Join slam poet and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Goodwill Ambassador, Emi Mahmoud, as she calls for urgent action and support for those impacted by the war in Sudan.

Watch Now:

Sudanese-American Poet and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Emi Mahmoud speaks to NPR's Emmanuel Akinwotu about the devastation that one year of war has caused in her home country of Sudan.

Listen now ⬇️
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Today marks 1️⃣ year since the conflict in Sudan began. Since then, nearly 8.6M people have been forcibly displaced from their homes.

Get the facts about the war in #Sudan :
unrefugees.org/news/sudan-cri…

365 days of conflict.
365 days of violence and destruction.
365 days of people being forced to flee their homes.

Today marks 1️⃣ year since the conflict in Sudan began.

Learn about the dire situation in Sudan and what UNHCR is doing to support displaced families.

The war in #Sudan has forced many people to flee for a second time. Former South Sudanese refugees, like Angelina & her family, have returned to South Sudan in search of safety.

Now safe at Doro refugee camp, Angelina runs a small cafe selling tea, coffee & food in her community

These four LGBTQIA+ individuals are breaking down barriers in their communities and empowering other displaced members of the LGBTQIA+ community through activism and leadership. #DayofSilence
unrefugees.org/news/meet-four…

Meet Elie Nsala Tshikuma, a 23-year-old refugee from the DRC.

Elie lives in the Tongogara refugee camp in Zimbabwe where he is leading the fight against climate change as an active member of the camp's Refugee Coalition for Climate Action.