Tag Archives: UNHCR

Kampala, Uganda |  Xinhua |  Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called on the international community to increase logistical support for the East African country to address the escalating refugee crisis. Museveni made the call on Wednesday during a meeting with visiting United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi …

NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Chinese smartphone brand Tecno on Tuesday announced the renewal of a partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to enhance access to quality education among young refugees in Africa. Tecno said its support through the primary education program will benefit more than …

KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Rwanda on Tuesday denied allegations that it is endangering the lives of asylum seekers, accusing the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) of “fabricating” claims aimed at undermining the country’s welcoming policy. This came after the UN Refugee Agency warned British judges it may …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States is providing more than 25 million dollars (about 95.3 billion shillings) in refugee and food security assistance to Uganda. The aid which is part of the US government commitments, is channeled through its foreign development agency, USAID, and the Department of State. …

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN | Xinhua | The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have committed to deepening their collaboration for displaced people and host communities in South Sudan. The UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Operations, Raouf Mazou, and the AfDB’s Vice President for …

Darfu, Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | Escalating violence across the Darfur region in Sudan has sparked fears that atrocities committed two decades ago could be repeated, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday, voicing grave concern over the development. More than 800 people have been reportedly killed by armed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The European Union (EU) has signed a three-year partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) towards the refugee response in Uganda. The multi-year program partnership is worth sh78.2 billion, part of which, the European Union (EU) has this year allocated sh26 …

Nakivale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The European Union (EU) has announced a €15 million fund (sh61 billion) to support Uganda’s response for refugees. The three-year funding will be allocated to improving water, sanitation, hygiene, healthcare, energy, education, and environmental conditions for both the refugees and the host communities. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is suggesting changes in the refugee policy due to dwindling funds from donors. According to the policy, it allows the opening of Uganda’s door to all asylum seekers irrespective of their nationality or ethnic affiliation, and grants refugees relative freedom of movement and the …

Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | The United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR on Tuesday appealed for 137 million U.S. dollars to help 3.3 million refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Horn of Africa due to the forecast sixth failed rainy season which lasts between March and May. The UNHCR …