UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

How does UNHCR save lives?

Eid is a time for gathering, celebration and reflection. But many across the Middle East have been forced to flee their homes. Unable to return. This Eid, wherever you are, we wish you peace, safety and joy with family and loved ones. Eid Mubarak.

One life at a time. Choose solidarity over indifference. Speak up for refugees and others caught in crises. Urge leaders to act. #87MillionLives

Eid Mubarak. As conflict and displacement across the Middle East continue to scar lives, we must renew our shared commitment to peace, protection, and human dignity. May this Eid be a moment of reflection—and a turning point toward peace, stability, and hope for all.

UNHCR’s Operational Data Portal (ODP) now features a dedicated page for the evolving Middle East crisis. The portal provides up‑to‑date population figures, operational updates, maps, and other key documents. 🔗 Stay updated here: data.unhcr.org/en/situations/…

As conflict spreads across the Middle East, more Afghans are returning from Iran. But Afghanistan is not ready to receive them. After years of conflict and economic crisis, millions already depend on humanitarian aid, and an entirely new conflict has broken out.

As the last day of Ramadan draws near, people around the world look forward to celebrating Eid. But for millions in the Middle East, Eid comes during a time of conflict and bombings, displacement and uncertainty. This is the moment for your generosity. unh.cr/KEBc3U

“I stand before you as a child of war.” At the UN Security Council, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador @YusraMardini speaks on Syria, where needs are overwhelming. Support to rebuild is critical.

"Behind every statistic is a life." From refugee to High Commissioner for Refugees, @BarhamSalih's message to the world. via @UN_News_Centre

Today in Beirut, neighbourhoods where people had fled to seeking safety have been hit by airstrikes. Civilians are not a target. They must be protected at all times.

Today, areas in Beirut where many people had fled to seek safety have been struck. Even in displacement, people are not safe. Civilians are not a target. They must be protected at all times.

There are no good choices for Afghans who are returning from Iran as the conflict escalates. They are caught in a cycle of displacement. Now they arrive in a country already struggling with multiple crises. Please don’t leave them alone. Donate: bit.ly/46KPO6V

Across the Middle East, hostilities are intensifying. People are fleeing their homes. Ramadan is coming to a close. For so many on the move, iftar is wherever they stop. Your generous heart can save lives. Donate now. unh.cr/KEBc3U

Over 1 million people are now displaced in Lebanon as families flee continued Israeli strikes and evacuation warnings. Shelters are filling up, resources are running low and humanitarian needs are rising rapidly. Please help if you can: bit.ly/46KPO6V

When Samia and Idris fled Sudan to Libya, they thought they lost their teenage son Muhanned forever.

She was told law school would be impossible. Today, Rez Gardi is a human rights lawyer and Special Assistant to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Born a refugee in Pakistan and resettled to New Zealand, she turned “impossible” into a life of impact.

First it’s breaking news. Then it becomes a statistic. But behind every crisis are children who have witnessed things no child ever should. Children who should be in school. Children who should be playing. Children who deserve a childhood.

After fleeing the conflict in Sudan and arriving in South Sudan alone, Adam Mohammad built a cinema for his community. As @TheAcademy Awards celebrate the biggest films in the world, he’s bringing the magic of movies to children who need it most. 🎬 #Oscars

📍Tripoli, northern Lebanon Displaced families are arriving every day. Children are in shock and deeply traumatized. We’re doing everything we can to help those in need, but many still await support. Please don’t leave them alone. Donate: bit.ly/46KPO6V

Refugees are people. Not headlines. Not talking points. Not political bargaining chips. They are parents, children, students, workers… who were forced to flee when they had no other option. Stand for dignity. Stand for the right to seek safety. Stand in solidarity.

After a decade away, thousands of Burundian refugees are finally returning home. Starting over means finding a home, putting food on the table and a future for their children. This is how displacement ends: in opportunity. Invest in sustainable return.