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Learn who are refugees, how UNHCR helps them and what are their rights and challenges. Find out the difference between refugees and migrants, and the legal framework that protects refugees worldwide.
Learn who is a refugee, an internally displaced person, a stateless person and an asylum seeker, and how they are protected by international law. Find out the causes, numbers and challenges of displacement around the world.
About UNHCR. Who we protect. Refugees are people fleeing conflict or persecution. They are defined and protected in international law, and must not be expelled or returned to situations where their life and freedom are at risk. At UNHCR, we have been assisting them for over half a century. Make a donation. © UNHCR/A.McConnell.
Learn about the term, origin, and legal status of refugees, as well as the challenges and controversies they face. Explore the global and regional trends, causes, and effects of refugee movements, and the role of international organizations and agencies.
UNHCR works to ensure the rights and well-being of refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people worldwide. Learn about the latest data and statistics on forced displacement, climate emergencies, and how to get involved.
Learn about the global issue of refugees, who are people forced to flee their homes due to persecution, conflict, violence or human rights violations. Find out how the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and other UN entities protect and assist refugees, and what are the challenges and opportunities for durable solutions.
Learn the differences between refugee and migrant, according to the UN agencies that deal with them. Refugees are people who need international protection, while migrants are people who change their country of residence for various reasons.
