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At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever

This month marks 75 years since the adoption of the 1951 Refugee Convention on July 28 1951. Negotiated in the aftermath of the second world war, the treaty came into force three years later after Australia became the sixth country to ratify it.

The Conversation · Jul 23

UN to assess refugee strategy, funding at global forum

The United Nations will appraise its policies on refugees during the Global Refugee Forum opening Monday in Geneva. This move is due to an increase in armed conflict, the politicisation of asylum law and cuts to international aid.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 15, 2025

Iraqi ex-president Salih on track to lead UN refugee agency and take over from Grandi, letter says

Former Iraqi President Barham Salih is on track to become the next head of the U.N. refugee agency

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

In Sudan, 'Never Again' Has Proved Untrue: UNHCR Chief

After the bloody civil war in Sudan's Darfur region 20 years ago, the world said "never again."

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2025

World Refugee Day: Jeny BSG calls for action with Dance4refugees

International dance icon Jeny Bonsenge, also known as Jeny BSG, launched a dance challenge earlier this month as a call to action in support of refugees. In the run-up to World Refugee Day, she spoke to Euronews about her motivation to work with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

Euronews · Jun 20, 2025

UN Refugee Agency Says Will Shed 3,500 Jobs Due To Funding Cuts

The UN refugee agency said Monday it will cut 3,500 staff jobs -- slashing nearly a third of its workforce costs -- due to a funding shortfall, and reduce the scale of its help worldwide.

International Business Times · Jun 16, 2025

One in 67 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced: UNHCR report

About 123 million remain forcibly displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025

UN Food, Refugee Agencies Warn Of Huge Cuts After Funding Losses

The UN's food and refugee agencies have warned of dire cuts to their services as funding plummets, especially from key donor the United States under President Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Apr 28, 2025

More than 1 million displaced Syrians have returned home since ouster of al-Assad

The UN predicts that as many as 3.5 million refugees and IDPs may return to their homes in Syria this year, and says more aid and funding is needed.

Euronews · Mar 24, 2025

Deportees from the US hop embassy-to-embassy in Panama in a desperate scramble to seek asylum

Migrants from Afghanistan, Russia, Iran and China deported from the United States and dropped into limbo in Panama are hopping door-to-door at embassies and consulates desperately seeking asylum in any country that would accept them

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025