The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a timely and generous top-up contribution of €17 million (US$20 million) from the Federal Republic of Germany that will help avert planned cuts in food assistance for 110,000 refugees in October. The German Ambassador in Jordan Bernhard Kampmann announced the contribution at a joint press conference, reaffirming his country’s commitment to supporting the Government of Jordan and WFP in addressing the food needs of around half a million … [Read more...] about German funding helps WFP avert food assistance cuts to refugees in Jordan
UNHCR praises Turkey for its commitment to provide protection to the needy
During a three-day mission to Turkey, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi praised the country for its continued commitment to protecting refugees and asylum-seekers and including them in public services like education, health and livelihoods. Turkey currently hosts some 3.7 million Syrians and around 330,000 others, the majority of whom are Afghans. The High Commissioner said: “Turkey is an example to the world not only in that it continues to protect millions of refugees, but … [Read more...] about UNHCR praises Turkey for its commitment to provide protection to the needy
Islamic Relief USA approves $800,000 worth of domestic projects to assist refugees from Afghanistan
Islamic Relief USA, a nonprofit humanitarian and advocacy organization has approved $800,000 worth of domestic projects to assist refugees from Afghanistan. These programs will 1.) Provide food boxes to refugee families and 2.) Provide support to refugee resettlement organizations through a grant program. “During these increasingly difficult times, it’s incumbent upon us and the world community at large to help our brothers and sisters arriving in the states from Afghanistan during this … [Read more...] about Islamic Relief USA approves $800,000 worth of domestic projects to assist refugees from Afghanistan
IOM assists vulnerable Bangladeshis return from Lebanon as more migrants line up to leave
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that an increasing number of migrant workers are desperate to escape economic hardship in Lebanon and a group of stranded Bangladeshis among them arrived in Dhaka on September 3, from Beirut with IOM, Bali Process and government help. Head of IOM in Lebanon, Mathieu Luciano, said: “Many migrants are reaching out to IOM. They have lost their jobs, they are hungry, they cannot access medical care, and feel unsafe. Many are so desperate that … [Read more...] about IOM assists vulnerable Bangladeshis return from Lebanon as more migrants line up to leave
UNHCR: Unprecedented displacement in Central America and Mexico calls for urgent regional responsibility sharing
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said that the Central America and Mexico are facing “unprecedented pressure” as the number of people seeking international protection rises and access to asylum and territory is being limited through troubling new border restrictions. Wrapping up a two-week mission to Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador, Gillian Triggs, UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, said she had seen “the tremendous strain the region is under because of the increasing flows of … [Read more...] about UNHCR: Unprecedented displacement in Central America and Mexico calls for urgent regional responsibility sharing
WFP receives €6 million from Germany to help refugee families in Iraq
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a €6 million contribution from the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) to support WFP’s monthly food assistance to hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people (IDPs) and Syrian refugees living in Iraq. WFP monthly food assistance to displaced families and refugees has become more critical with the rise in food prices and the devaluation of the Iraqi currency as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and its … [Read more...] about WFP receives €6 million from Germany to help refugee families in Iraq
UNRWA completes its summer school for Palestine refugee children in West Bank
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has completed its summer school in all of its 96 schools for UNRWA students in the West Bank for three weeks. The summer school was generously supported by the United States Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration as part of its contribution to the Agency’s 2021 Emergency Appeal for the West Bank and Gaza. The summer school opened its doors to all students every day except for … [Read more...] about UNRWA completes its summer school for Palestine refugee children in West Bank
UNHCR raised concern over US ‘expulsion flights’ to southern Mexico
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has alarmed on Wednesday over a new policy by the United States, using public health orders linked to COVID-19, to expel some asylum-seekers and migrants by flying them to southern Mexico. Calling on the Biden Administration to end the practice, UNHCR said the Government was putting families and individuals who may have urgent protection needs, at risk, by returning them to their country of origin, before needs have been assessed or addressed. UNHCR said: "Under … [Read more...] about UNHCR raised concern over US ‘expulsion flights’ to southern Mexico
Mass COVID-19 vaccinations begins in Bangladesh camps, reports IFRC
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has reported that vaccinations have started for people in the camps for displaced people, amid a record COVID-19 surge in Bangladesh and a widening global vaccine divide. The vaccination campaign begins on 10 August with priority for people aged 55 and over covering 48,000 camp residents. About 500 Bangladesh Red Crescent staff and volunteers are working under the Population Movement Operation (PMO) and the Myanmar … [Read more...] about Mass COVID-19 vaccinations begins in Bangladesh camps, reports IFRC
UNHCR: Afghan refugees reach Iran as violence accelerates
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is extremely concerned by the rapid escalation of conflict in Afghanistan this week. Amid intensified clashes in Nimruz province in the country’s south-west, nearly 200 Afghan refugees have been forced to flee to the Islamic Republic of Iran over the weekend. Many more Afghan civilians may find themselves trapped if they are unable to escape from the highly volatile situation. It is estimated that since the beginning of the year nearly 400,000 Afghans have been … [Read more...] about UNHCR: Afghan refugees reach Iran as violence accelerates
