UNHCR Newsletter

UK pledges £4m as Syria refugee crisis grows

The UK government has confirmed its support for Syrian refugees with £4 million in funding to UNHCR, as the number of Syrians fleeing violence approaches 150,000.

Take a look at how the funding will help.

97% of UNHCR's funding comes from voluntary contributions.

Please donate to UNHCR today.

UNHCR's Jordan Representative, Andrew Harper shows Andrew Mitchell, UK Development Secretary, the system set up to ensure that families are all provided with the proper assistance.

Congolese refugee children in Rwanda show their Olympic spirit.

In the UK

Olympic spirit gives hope to refugees

UNHCR has been preparing for an Olympics that will leave a lasting legacy for refugees. Partnering with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), we have launched the third "Giving is Winning" initiative that aims to collect 100,000 items of sports clothing to send to refugees in South Sudan, Ethiopia and Bangladesh.

Find out how refugees have contributed to the Olympics.

Guor Marial speaking in London ahead of last Sunday’s men’s marathon.

Refugee Story

Guor Marial: the refugee marathon man running for the world

28 year old Guor Marial spent his childhood running from danger. Separated from his family by civil war, at the age of eight he fled South Sudan to Egypt and now has refugee status in the US. He has only ever run in two marathons but was fast enough to qualify for the London 2012 Olympics.

Find out where Guor finished.

In the news

Supermodel Alek Wek was given refugee status in the UK, but has returned to South Sudan to meet with refugees and returnees one year after independence.

South Sudanese supermodel Alek Wek's journey home

"As a refugee from South Sudan, I understand what it is like to be forced from your home. It's painful, scary and can separate you from your loved ones." British supermodel Alek Wek returned to South Sudan to meet with refugees and returnees one year after independence.

Read more about her trip.

Justine Mukeshimana, 47 sits with two of her six children in Rwanda's Kigeme camp. As many as 20,000 people have fled from Congo to Rwanda since this spring.

Congolese refugees stream into new UNHCR camp in Rwanda

Since the spring, around 20,000 Congolese have crossed the border to Rwanda fleeing conflict. A steady stream of refugees continue to arrive. This is the story of two women and their flight to safety.

Meet Veronique and Justine.

NGOs are providing essential help to the unregistered people who came to Bangladesh from Myanmar's Rakhine state, such as this mother who had been unable to feed her baby properly.

UNHCR urges Bangladesh to lift NGO ban in South East

UNHCR is urging Bangladesh to lift its NGO ban in the South East, where we are providing support to around 40,000 unregistered refugees.

Get the full story.

Beyonce is the face of the ‘I was here’ campaign for World Humanitarian Day.

World Humanitarian Day - Sunday 19th August

A day to recognise those who face danger and adversity in order to help others.

Join Beyoncé, the United Nations and humanitarian aid organisations around the world in helping to reach 1 billion people, on 1 day, with 1 message by signing up to our Thunderclap.

UNHCR UK staff member, Laura Padoan on mission in Ethiopia

Read about the work of UNHCR UK staff in humanitarian emergencies here.

UNA Event: Ambassadors support Olympic truce

When: Thursday 16th August 14:30 - 17:30
Where: Central Hall Westminster, Storey's Gate (opposite Westminster Abbey), London

London’s ambassadors will gather this week to confirm their countries’ support of the Olympic Truce. Expect to see the flags of the United Nations, a photographic exhibition of UN peacekeepers and listen to a speaker from UNHCR.

Please register your attendance at info@unawestminster.org.uk

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