Refugees | UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is mandated to protect 31.6 million refugees and 5.8 million other people in need of international protection. A further 6 million Palestine refugees are supported by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which was set up in 1949 to care for displaced Palestinians.
Careers at UNHCR | UNHCR
At UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, our dedicated staff take the lead in protecting and advocating for people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world. We are looking for talented, motivated and passionate individuals to join our team. UNHCR employs 20,305 people in 136 countries. Our dedicated and passionate team work around the clock ...
Asylum-seekers | UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, works to protect asylum-seekers. We try to ensure that they can reach safety and have their claim for asylum heard fairly and efficiently. We advocate for their rights, including education and health care, while they await the outcome of their claim. Long term, we work to strengthen asylum systems and laws.
How to apply - UNHCR
Candidates applying for fixed-term International Professional job openings, Temporary Appointments, Consultancies, General Service roles, National Professional roles, Internships or to an Evergreen talent pipeline should register and complete an online profile in the UNHCR recruitment platform. The system will save your profile, making it easier to apply for other positions with UNHCR in the ...
Sudan - UNHCR
Forced displacement within Sudan and into neighbouring countries has continued to increase since an armed conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in mid-April 2023.
Uganda - UNHCR
Uganda. As of 30 November 2021, Uganda hosts over 1.5 million refugees and asylum-seekers mainly from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi and is the country hosting the most refugees in sub-Saharan Africa. Over 80% of refugees are hosted in 13 districts in the North and South-Western regions and in the capital Kampala.
Internships | UNHCR
Internships are offered at various locations, including UNHCR headquarters in Geneva, the Global Service Centres in Amman, Budapest and Copenhagen, or in field country offices. Subject to approval of their managers, interns may telework within or outside of the country of duty station. Internships are made available based on the needs of ...
UNHCR Resettlement Handbook
4.3 The resettlement Needs Assessment and Initial Review. 4.6 Completing the Resettlement Registration Form (RRF) The UNHCR Resettlement Handbook offers resettlement management and policy guidance to UNHCR staff, and is a key reference tool on global resettlement policy and practice for resettlement countries, NGOs and other partners.
DAFI Tertiary Scholarship Programme - UNHCR
The DAFI programme, which has been operating for over three decades, remains the cornerstone of UNHCR’s strategy to achieve and exceed 15 per cent enrolment of refugees in higher education by 2030 (the 15by30 target). Out of 15,600 applications received in 2023, 1,942 new DAFI scholarships were awarded (12 per cent), reflecting increased ...
Reports and publications - UNHCR
Global Report. The Global Report presents the work carried out by UNHCR in 2023 to protect and improve the lives of tens of millions of people forced to flee. It highlights the year’s achievements, as well as challenges faced by the organization and its partners.