Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Refugee Day, observed on 20 June:
Protecting Refugees ‘a Responsibility We All Share’, Says Secretary-General, in Message for International Day
17
Jun
Category Archives: Theme/Refugees
Citing Rising Humanitarian Needs among Refugees Suffering Impacts of War in Ukraine, Deputy Secretary-General Urges Member States Not to Cut Official Development Aid
20
May
The following statement by UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed was issued today:
Security Council: refugees
7
Dec
Note: Complete coverage of today's meeting of the Security Council will be made available after the meeting's conclusion.
Welcoming High-Level Panel Report on Internal Displacement, Secretary-General Calls for Implementing Recommended Measures to Better Protect, Assist Displaced Persons
29
Sep
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:
Nearly One Million Rohingya Continue to Live in Dire Conditions, Secretary-General Says, Marking Fourth Anniversary of Refugee Influx from Myanmar into Bangladesh
25
Aug
The following statement by Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today:
Together, ‘We Learn, Heal, Shine’, Secretary-General Says, Reiterating Commitment to Displaced People in World Refugee Day Message
15
Jun
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Refugee Day, observed on 20 June:
Decision to Extend Protection to 1.7 Million Venezuelans in Colombia Important Act of Solidarity, Secretary-General Says
8
Feb
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Welcoming ‘Positive Steps’ of New United States Administration to Support Migrants, Refugees, Secretary-General Stresses Strong Partnership Needed More Than Ever
20
Jan
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson fo UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary General
15
Dec
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayeh and Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory Lucia Elmi launched a $417 million Humanitarian Response Plan to help 1.8 million people over the coming year. The latest assessment found that 2.45 million Palestinians - 47 per cent of the population - need aid.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi Confirmed by General Assembly Decision
25
Nov
Following the recommendation of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, after consultation with Member States, the General Assembly confirmed Filippo Grandi of Italy as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for a further two‑and‑a‑half‑year term, beginning 1 January 2021 and ending 30 June 2023. While the Secretary‑General had intended to request the General Assembly to elect Mr. Grandi for a further term of five years, Mr. Grandi was agreeable, owing to personal reasons, to the shorter term. Mr. Grandi is currently serving an initial five‑year term as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.