UNHCR News Monitoring

UNHCR suspends aid to refugees in Egypt over lack of funding

The United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday a lack of funding was forcing it to suspend vital aid to refugees in Egypt, including medical care for many fleeing war-torn Sudan. “The lack of available funds and deep uncertainty over the level of donor …

FM Meets Acting Representatives Of UNHCR, IOM

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Jamal Amer met on Monday with Acting Resident Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Sana’a Armen Yadjarian and Acting Resident Representative of the International …

‘Don’t cut the aid’: Insecurity worsens for stateless Rohingya, says UNHCR’s Grandi

In a joint appeal, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) urged all countries to step up to support the displaced Rohingya – the world’s largest stateless population. A ‘frightening’ place The humanitarian …

UNHCR ends IMC mental health services for refugees in Jordan

AMMAN — The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Jordan announced on Sunday that the International Medical Corps (IMC) will discontinue its mental health services for refugees at its affiliated clinics starting June 10, 2025. In a …

American Dream: Shattered Dreams of Refugee Children in South Africa

South Africa – In a quiet area of Bronkhorstspruit, located between Pretoria and Emalahleni, at least twenty refugee children, aged one month to twenty-one years, face a harsh reality. Their laughter and dreams are stifled by their current living …

WFP: Libya requires funds to cover Sudanese refugees' needs

The World Food Program (WFP) said that Libya needs funding of up to $18.6 million to cover humanitarian requirements until next July of this year, adding in a report that humanitarian needs in Libya have worsened with the arrival of hundreds of thousands …

Angelina Jolie, 49, is being confronted with early 'empty nest syndrome' as one kid has already moved out

One of Angelina Jolie's children has already flown the coop signaling the early stages of the inevitable empty nest syndrome all parents feel.  On Monday the Oscar-winning beauty revealed to The New York Times that one of her three sons is on his own …

UN seeks nearly US$1 billion in aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

By AFP The United Nations announced Monday it was seeking nearly US$1 billion to provide life-saving aid this year for some 1.5 million Rohingya refugees and their hosts in Bangladesh. The UN and more than 100 partners launched a two-year 2025-26 Joint …

Much talk but little action on climate refugee crisis, says UNHCR official

UN refugee agency says Cyprus still pushes back migrant boats, Cyprus insists agency has it wrong

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus and the United Nations agency for refugees on Thursday clashed over allegations that the east Mediterranean island nation continues to engage in so-called pushbacks against boats loaded with migrants departing from neighboring …

Snapchat collaborates with UNHCR to launch an Augmented Reality Lens highlighting the struggles of refugees

RIYADH, NOT APPLICABLE, SAUDI ARABIA, March 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Snapchat has announced its collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to launch an Augmented Reality (AR) lens on its platform, revealed …

UN agency warns of ‘surge’ in AIDS deaths without US funding

“We will see a …real surge in this disease - [we] will see it come back, and we see people dying the way we saw them in the 90s and in 2000s,” said UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima who noted a “tenfold increase” from the 600,000 AIDS-related …

Mapping the human toll of the conflict in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing one of the world’s largest displacement and humanitarian crises. Ongoing violence and instability have forced millions to flee their homes, with at least 7,000 people killed in recent months and many …

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): DR Congo crisis deepens as funding cuts hit critical humanitarian ...

Critical funding gaps are severely hampering humanitarian efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and beyond, leaving thousands without life-saving aid and pushing an already dire humanitarian situation closer to catastrophe. In less than …

US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives - UNAids chief

Imogen FoulkesBBC Geneva correspondent ShareSave US funding cuts will lead to an additional 2,000 new HIV infections each day and over six million further deaths over the next four years, the UNAids chief has warned. It would mark a stark reversal in the …

UN agency warns of ‘surge’ in AIDS deaths without US funding

“We will see a …real surge in this disease - [we] will see it come back, and we see people dying the way we saw them in the 90s and in 2000s,” said UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima who noted a “tenfold increase” from the 600,000 AIDS-related …

UNHCR deplores funding cuts in humanitarian sector putting millions at risk

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has said brutal funding cuts in the humanitarian sector are putting millions of lives at risk. The consequences for people fleeing danger will be immediate and devastating, he said in a statement on Thursday …

Refugee Support :UNHCR, FC Barcelona extend partnership in Uganda

Refugee Support :UNHCR, FC Barcelona extend partnership in Uganda Refugees in Ugandan settlements will continue benefiting from the UNHCR and FC Barcelona Foundation partnership that started in 2022 with Nakivale and Oruchinga settlements in Uganda. The …

UN, partners seek $934.5m in aid to 1.5 million Rohingyas, their hosts in Bangladesh

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and partners today (23 March) called on the international community to enhance its support for Rohingya refugees and their hosts in Bangladesh amid rising insecurity in …

Help TinySuperheroes® Reach 5 Million Kids

SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TinySuperheroes, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering children facing medical challenges, is launching an ambitious crowdfunding campaign to reach and impact 5 million kids in …

YWCA Greater Los Angeles Unveils 2024-2029 Strategic Plan

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YWCA Greater Los Angeles is proud to announce the launch of its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap to enhance, elevate, and empower our community. This plan …

Judge Glenda Hatchett to Receive ElevateMeD Trailblazer Award at Ignite Atlanta

Renowned Judge, Advocate, and TV Personality Honored for Her Commitment to Justice and Equity in Healthcare ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ElevateMeD is honored to announce that the esteemed Judge Glenda Hatchett will …

Catholic Charities of Northwest California Hosts Virtual ‘Know Your Rights’ Workshops to Empower Immigrant Communities

Free, virtual workshops on March 26 and 27 offer legal guidance, safety planning, and community support for immigrants and allies across Northern California. ROHNERT PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Catholic …

iACT Launches AMPLIFi, a Community-led Media Project in Chad and CAR

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iACT is thrilled to announce the launch of AMPLIFi: an iACT Media Project. This community-led project directly takes on iACT’s mission to partner, resource, and amplify, by co- …

MARCH 25th IS NATIONAL CEREBAL PALSY AWARENESS DAY IN THE UNITED STATES

Highlighting the Most Common Lifelong Motor Impairment Affecting more than 1,000,000 Americans & 17,000,000 People Worldwide NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- March 25th, 2025, marks the 19th National Cerebral …

Illinois Dog Bite Legislation: How Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. Protects Victims’ Rights Under Updated Laws

Chicago Law Firm Closely Tracks Legal Developments in Dog Bite Cases CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Illinois law places clear liability on dog owners when their pets bite or attack individuals without …

Texas Women’s Foundation Releases New Data on the Economic Impact of the Wage Gap in Texas

Closing the wage gap could add more than $60.1 billion annually to the Texas economy DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a follow-on to its 2024 Economic Issues for Women in Texas Report, Texas Women’s Foundation ( …

With U.S. Department of Education Under Threat, K Altman Law Warns of Risks to College Students' Rights

Proposed cuts to Dept. of Education threaten student due process in Title IX cases. K Altman Law urges students to know their rights now. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The proposed Executive Order to …

Press Conference: ‘Golden Ticket’ Education Campaign on How to Help Las Vegas Homeless

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vegas Stronger, the Las Vegas nonprofit working to end homelessness by addressing its root causes of substance use and mental illness, will be hosting a press conference alongside …

Renowned Physicist Dr. Young Suh Kim Honored By Close Up Radio in the Field of Science

Close Up Radio honors one of our most respected guests, Dr. Young Suh Kim BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Science has brought us many new discoveries. Just as important as these discoveries are the scientists behind …

Tools to Assess Emotional Well-Being for People with Intellectual Disabilities are Lacking, New Study Finds

Specialized training and tools are required to improve emotional well-being and the overall health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly released …

EIN Presswire Welcomes New General Manager to Lead Global Operations

Petra Megan to spearhead strategic initiatives, operations, and team development to drive continued growth WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EIN Presswire, a division of Newsmatics and a leading online news and …

Gaza: The Abominable Desolation

Since October 2023, Israel has been carrying out ever-increasing violations of international law during its military operations in Gaza. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Abomination of the Desolation of Gaza …

Kouga Local Municipality launches SA’s first drone emergency response programme

Kouga Local Municipality has officially launched the continent’s first Drone as a First Responder (DFR) programme KOUGA, SOUTH AFRICA, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a trailblazing leap toward enhancing public safety and disaster …

Foreign Aid Bridge Fund Donations Surpass $1 Million

Emergency Funding Fuels Life-Saving Relief for Frontline Organizations Amid Rising Global Crises WASHINGTON, RI, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Foreign Aid Bridge Fund has surpassed $1 million in donations just over a …

Announcing Season 7 of ERG PowerTalk, the Half-Million Dollar Free Leadership Series For ERG/BRG Leaders Worldwide

This season, learn all the skills, tactics, and strategies needed to drive impact, prove business value, and successfully navigate the DEI backlash. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated …

More Than 115 Organizations Join Nobel, World Food Prize Laureates’ Call for Agricultural ‘Moonshot’ to Eliminate Hunger

Research institutes, companies and nonprofits endorsed the plea of Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates for urgent action to avoid a looming hunger crisis. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 115 …

A' Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design Award Announces Comprehensive Prize Package for 2024

Global Design Competition Reveals Prestigious Recognition Package Celebrating Excellence in Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design COMO, CO, ITALY, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Human-Centered, Inclusive, and …

Acclaim Autism Opens New Early Childhood ABA Therapy Center in Lancaster, PA

Acclaim Autism Opens New Early Childhood ABA Therapy Center in Lancaster, PA: Empowering young children with autism through individualized therapy. LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaim Autism is thrilled to …