What’s happening in Lebanon right now? Here’s the latest on the UNHCR response for people fleeing devastating Israeli strikes, many of whom are being displaced over and over again. https://unh.cr/66f2ee220
About us
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. We deliver life-saving assistance, help safeguard fundamental human rights, and develop solutions that ensure people have a safe place called home where they can build a better future. We also work to ensure that stateless people are granted a nationality. We work in over 130 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions. UNHCR’s greatest asset is our workforce. We work with passionate, talented and creative individuals who want to use their skills for good. Thanks to people like you, we can develop solutions that enable people who have been forced to flee to restart their lives and build better futures. Current Opportunities http://www.unhcr.org/careers.html Meet UNHCR Staff https://bit.ly/2EMZrlO ⚠️ Important notice: Our protection work extends to online spaces, which means we may hide/delete comments with hate/spam/profanity/misinfo/disinfo.
- Website
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http://www.unhcr.org
External link for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 10,001 employees
- Headquarters
- Geneva
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Refugee Protection, Humanitarians Assistance, Emergency Response, and Human Rights
Locations
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Primary
94, rue de Montbrillant
Geneva, 1202, CH
Employees at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Updates
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As airstrikes continue to displace over a million people in Lebanon, families are enduring immense hardship. Urgent humanitarian action and an immediate ceasefire are essential for families to rebuild. We call for peace and increased international support to ensure families can rebuild their lives safely. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TX9RZc
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Since a deadly escalation of the conflict in Lebanon began, the Government estimates that up to 1 million people have been displaced, creating Lebanon’s worst humanitarian disaster in decades. The situation is dire. People need support. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XIROak
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Do you need help in Lebanon? Have you been forced to flee? UNHCR can help. In Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4gTyQ9O In other countries: https://bit.ly/3BiS48h
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The humanitarian toll in Lebanon is devastating. Airstrikes have forced families from their homes. Support is desperately needed. Help us protect those in need: https://bit.ly/4eL3T5A
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❄️Arctic explorer 🌍Humanitarian 🇺🇳The world’s first High Commissioner for Refugees This is the fascinating story of Fridtjof Nansen. ⤵️ #NansenAward
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💔 Desperation at the border. Over 200,000 people, including vulnerable women and children, have fled Lebanon to Syria. Your donation can provide critical shelter, food and water to those arriving at border crossings. Help us support these families in need: https://bit.ly/4eL3T5A
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Heartbreaking scenes from Lebanon 💔 Since a deadly escalation of the conflict began just over a week ago, the country is experiencing its worst displacement crisis in decades. Lebanese families and Syrian refugees are seeking safety as airstrikes devastate towns. UNHCR is on the ground, providing urgent aid, but we need your help to continue. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3XIROak
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On this #WorldTeachersDay, we honour the incredible teachers who are transforming lives in the most challenging environments. Despite the odds, they continue to nurture, inspire and educate refugee children. Their courage and resilience are a beacon of hope for so many.