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As UNHCR’s official UK charity, we support media with research, visual assets and interviews about UNHCR’s international humanitarian work. This includes emergency response work during humanitarian crises as well as campaigns to help refugees around the world access education, healthcare and livelihoods.
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UK for UNHCR News Releases
Record support as UK corporate sector stands with refugees
28.04.22 – UK for UNHCR receives record £18 million in corporate donations to Ukraine Emergency Appeal. Learn more.
Football unites in global appeal for the United Nations response to Ukraine
29.03.22 – As the number of refugees fleeing Ukraine approaches four million, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and World Food Programme (WFP) launch the Football for Ukraine Emergency Appeal. Learn more.
Private sector donates over US$200 million to UNHCR’s Ukraine emergency response
15.03.22 – As humanitarian needs continue to rise, UN High Commissioner for Refugees calls on the private sector for continued support. Learn more.
One million refugees flee Ukraine in one week – Statement by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
03.03.22 – In just seven days, one million people have fled Ukraine, uprooted by this senseless war. Learn more.
UK for UNHCR appeals for urgent funds for Ukraine crisis
02.03.22 – With more than 874,000 people fleeing Ukraine to escape military action, UK for UNHCR is urging people to donate to its Ukraine Emergency appeal now. Learn more.
UNHCR mobilizing to aid forcibly displaced in Ukraine and neighbouring countries
01.03.22 – As the number of refugees that have now fled Ukraine to neighboring countries in the past six days reaches 660,000, UNHCR is mobilizing resources to respond as quickly and effectively as possible. Learn more.
UK for UNHCR launches urgent Ukraine Emergency appeal
24.02.22 – As the situation for civilians in Ukraine deteriorates rapidly, UK for UNHCR has launched an urgent appeal for funds so that UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, can continue delivering essential support for displaced people across the country and the region. Learn more.
New research reveals all the nation wants for Christmas is kindness
15.12.21 – Author Max Porter and designers AAH YES STUDIO, Ruby Taylor, Alexandra Francis and Kate Gibb contribute their creativity to support displaced Syrian and Afghan families this winter and show how much kindness and warmth means. Learn more.
UK for UNHCR launches appeal with David Morrissey to help displaced Syrian and Afghan families survive the coming winter
03.12.21 – UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s national charity, is calling on the UK public to help the UN Refugee Agency deliver aid to displaced Syrian and Afghan families across the Middle East and in Afghanistan before the worst of winter hits. Learn more.
UK for UNHCR launches urgent Afghanistan appeal
17.08.21 – As the situation for civilians in Afghanistan worsens, UK for UNHCR has launched an urgent appeal for funds so that the UN Refugee Agency can continue delivering support for displaced people across the country. Learn more.
UNHCR warns Afghanistan’s conflict taking the heaviest toll on displaced women and children
‘The Refugee Dictionary’ unveiled to mark the 70th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention – which defined who a refugee is, and their rights, in law
UK for UNHCR announces new Chair, Charlotte Boyle
UNHCR: World leaders must act to reverse the trend of soaring displacement
UK for UNHCR launches ‘The Refugee Dictionary’ campaign marking the 70th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention Because words are important
Avanti Communications and UNHCR give connectivity to refugees in Uganda
Every Second Counts for refugees, says UK for UNHCR in latest campaign for Ramadan
15.04.21 – This Ramadan, UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s charity partner in the UK, urges greater solidarity with millions of refugees and internally displaced people hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK for UNHCR announces CEO & new trustee appointments
25.01.21 – Emma Cherniavsky appointed founding Chief Executive Officer and Katy Steward as new Trustee.