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It's because of war.
It's because of violence.
It's because of persecution.
It’s a heartbreaking decision that 41.6 million people have made to flee across borders to find safety.
#GlobalTrends
ALT 41.6 million refugees have fled across borders to escape violence, war or persecution
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Most refugees want to return to their countries, but home is often out of reach due to ongoing insecurity.
4.4 million refugees were able to return home in 2025 - although many returned under adverse conditions or encountered extremely fragile situations.
ALT 4.4 million refugees returned to their countries of origin in 2025
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One week to go until 20 June, #WorldRefugeeDay!
The right to seek safety was made for times like these.
Help keep the promise of safety alive. Stand with refugees. Until everyone is safe, we show up. Until everyone is safe, the work is not done.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency retweeted
It's because of war.
It's because of violence.
It's because of persecution.
It’s a heartbreaking decision that 41.6 million people have made to flee across borders to find safety.
#GlobalTrends
ALT 41.6 million refugees have fled across borders to escape violence, war or persecution
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency retweeted
Jun 11
Refugee numbers declined in 2025, but the story behind the figures matters.
Most refugees want to go home, but it must be voluntary, safe and with dignity.
For every person forced to flee…
Protection matters. Solutions matter.
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Millions of people have been forced to flee around the world.
Behind every figure is a person who’s fled violence, war or persecution. Many are still waiting for safety and stability.
#GlobalTrends
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency retweeted
Jun 9
When a crisis strikes, UNHCR is there.
With a global stockpile that can deliver immediate humanitarian aid for up to one million people, we can reach anywhere in the world within 72 hours.
This is how we save lives.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency retweeted
Jun 9
After years of displacement, families are returning home to hope and to hard realities.
In #Afrin, families like Ahmed’s & Gulistan’s are starting over amid damaged homes & lost livelihoods. Continued support is essential to help them rebuild their lives with dignity.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency retweeted
Displacement often means leaving everything behind.
In Mocímboa da Praia, UNHCR and AVSI are supporting recently displaced families from Nabaje through targeted protection kits for those facing the greatest vulnerabilities, helping restore dignity and meet immediate needs.
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Do not forget the Rohingya people.
Nine years after the most recent wave of refugees fled Myanmar, 1.2 million refugees live in camps in Cox’s Bazar and are still in need of life-saving aid.
We must stand with the Rohingya people.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency retweeted
Jun 9
I sat down with Ali Hamadi—fellow Iraqi, fellow refugee—now set to represent Iraq at its first World Cup in 40 years.
When he fled as a child, this moment would have felt unimaginable.
Life can take us farther than we ever expect—and sometimes brings our stories full circle.
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Violence has displaced hundreds of thousands in South Sudan's Jonglei State.
As the rainy season begins, families face growing risks with limited shelter, aid and protection.
Urgent support is needed.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency retweeted
Jun 8
Despite the ceasefire announcement, Israeli strikes continue in southern 🇱🇧.
Families remain in urgent need of assistance.
🚛 A UNHCR convoy reached Tyre today distributing some 1000 relief items to Tyre DRR Unit for displaced families in hard-to-reach areas.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency retweeted
Jun 8
In Akburhan camp, residents are receiving civil documentation with support from UNHCR, the Government, and partners.
Watch the video 📽️
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency retweeted
Jun 8
How much do you know about UNHCR's work in Iraq?
Last year ↓
✅ Legal support for 15,000 refugees
✅ Cash assistance for 46,000 people
✅ Mental health support for 6,000 refugees
✅ Kurdish language classes for 5,000 refugee children
🔗 bit.ly/4o5tj3G
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency retweeted
Jun 8
The Ebola outbreak is threatening communities already affected by conflict and displacement in eastern DR Congo.
More than 2 million displaced people live in areas at high risk of transmission.
Urgent support is needed to scale up prevention efforts: bit.ly/3uzlVXl
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Families displaced by conflict had taken shelter in this school in southern Lebanon.
But a nearby Israeli airstrike damaged the site, injured several people and forced them to flee.
Again.
These attacks must stop. Civilians seeking safety must be protected.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency retweeted
Jun 8
I welcome the announcement by UN SG @antonioguterres to appoint Tressa Rae Finerty as Deputy High Commissioner, Antón Leis García as Assistant High Commissioner for Operations, and Edem Wosornu as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, to join me in leading @Refugees.
People forced to flee need protection, peace and solutions. I look forward to working with these outstanding leaders to deliver on UNHCR mandate—and to advance real, lasting change worldwide.
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BREAKING:
Senior appointments to help lead UNHCR have been announced by SG @antonioguterres.
Tressa Rae Finerty will serve as Deputy High Commissioner.
@anton_leis as Assistant High Commissioner for Operations.
@EdemWosornu as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection.
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