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In 2022, the iconic Angelina Jolie stepped back from her two-decade role as a UN ambassador, but her passion for helping refugees remains unwavering. She’s now set to channel her energy into grassroots organizations run by those who have faced the adversities of conflict firsthand.

TOI Write India author Anita Nair has been appointed as unhcr’s high profile supporter "to help create trust, awareness, and advocate about the situation of refugees in India".

The road in front of unhcr office in Vasant Vihar almost always has people in anticipation of an assurance of shelter or safety.

The head of the unhcr in India on Wednesday said the agency was ready to render any help that either India or Sri Lanka may ask for in the repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees back to their home country, but made it clear that the people's will and the decisions of the respective governments were most important in this regard.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (unhcr) on Tuesday announced the appointment of author Anita Nair as the organisation’s high-profile supporter to help create trust and awareness about the situation of refugees in India.

Barcelona have signed a partnership deal with unhcr, the United Nations Refugee Agency, whose logo will feature on the Spanish team's latest shirt in support of refugee children, the La Liga club said on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (unhcr) here has granted refugee status to as many as 60 Afghan nationals, who trickled in after September 11 attacks in US, with more being interviewed for granting of the same.

The unhcr and IOM expressed concern over Pakistan’s plan to deport Afghan refugees awaiting relocation to the US and other countries. Around 20,000 Afghans, approved for resettlement, face deportation after the US suspended refugee programs. Pakistan’s crackdown on undocumented Afghans has led to increased arrests, causing distress. The agencies urge Pakistan to implement deportation measures while respecting human rights and the legal status of Afghan refugees, emphasizing the importance of a careful, rights-based approach.

About 1,000 Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu had gone back to their homeland with the assistance of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (unhcr) from January this year, Dr Montserrat Feixas Vihe, chief of mission, unhcr, said here on Tuesday.

India is one of the most generous countries for refugees, ensuring safety and employment to the displaced people in the best of its capacity, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (unhcr) said on Friday.

NEW DELHI: A recent attempt by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (unhcr) office here to provide refugee status to a Maoist activist from Nepal led to a brief spat between the UN agency and the ministry of external affairs before both sides finally agreed to a truce of sorts.

NEW DELHI: A recent attempt by the unhcr office here to provide refugee status to a Maoist activist from Nepal led to a brief spat between the UN agency and the ministry of external affairs before both sides finally agreed to a truce of sorts.

The unhcr appeals for USD 620 million to aid Afghan migrants in Iran and Pakistan amidst challenging conditions in Afghanistan. The report projects assistance for 4.8 million Afghan migrants and 2.5 million host community members in 2024, emphasizing the critical need for humanitarian aid to help 23.7 million people survive.

The leader of the United Nations Refugee Agency (unhcr) reported on Friday that over 100,000 refugees have currently reached Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh. This is amidst humanitarian partners stepping up support for Armenian authorities as refugees flee Nagorno-Karabakh.

More than four million people have fled Sudan since the start of the conflict in 2023, the United Nations said Tuesday, calling the figure a "devastating milestone". "Four million people now have fled Sudan into neighbouring countries since the start of the war, now in it's third year," unhcr spokeswoman Eujin Byun said at a press briefing in Geneva.

On December 12, diplomats from eight different consulates in the city will participate in the fourth edition of The Ascott Premier League, a futsal tournament.

The Centre on Thursday agreed to allow 65 Pakistani nationals, who are lodged in Tihar Jail for not having valid travel documents, to stay in the country for another three months.

The Police informed the Delhi High Court on Friday that no prior permission was sought by the Afghanistan refugees and asylum seekers camping outside the unhcr office, and using police force may have international ramifications.

Six people died as nearly 100 Rohingya refugees landed by boat in Indonesia's Aceh province. The arrivals include seven children who remain at the beach awaiting a solution. The unhcr has called on Indonesia to ensure their safety and is providing aid with local authorities. Over 2,000 Rohingya arrived in Indonesia last year.

As a part of the programme, two officials from unhcr in Chennai conducted the two-day camp at the district collectorate on Monday.

Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a status report from police on allegations that it has failed to regulate the gathering of foreign nationals outside United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees office in Vasant Vihar.