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Australia for UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Number of Syrian refugees tops 1.5 million mark

The number of Syrian civilians who have fled their country to escape conflict has passed the 1.5 million mark, and many more are expected to require humanitarian assistance. UNHCR needs your help to meet the growing needs of displaced Syrians and refugees.

Please donate to our Syria crisis appeal

Thousands of displaced people evacuate ahead of Cyclone Mahasen

As Cyclone Mahasen approaches the coasts of Myanmar and Bangladesh, more than 35,000 internally displaced people in Myanmar's Rakhine state have been moved to safer locations

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Helping Syrian families

Like thousands of Syrian refugees, Kava and his family arrive at refugee camps traumatized by the conflict in Syria. With the help of UNHCR and its partners, his family has found shelter and a glimmer of hope. You too can help UNHCR provide Syrian refugees with protection, shelter, food and medical care.

Please donate to our Syria crisis appeal

News: UNHCR relocates Sudanese refugees from flood-prone camp

The UN refugee agency relocates almost 20,000 Sudanese refugees from the flood-prone Jamam transit site in South Sudan's Upper Nile state to a new camp on higher ground.

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World Refugee Day 2013

World Refugee Day (20 June) is a moment to remember the millions of people whose lives have been afflicted by war and crisis, and a time to intensify our support. Join us at our annual breakfast to commemorate World Refugee Day.

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Number of Syrian refugees tops 1.5 million mark

Thousands of displaced people evacuate ahead of Cyclone Mahasen

News: UNHCR relocates Sudanese refugees from flood-prone camp

About Us

Australia for UNHCR is an Australian charity that raises funds to support the work of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Australia. Our aim is to help Australians change the lives of refugees and displaced people around the world.

As well as providing emergency relief like shelter, food, water, and medical care, our generous supporters improve refugees' future opportunities, providing infrastructure, schools, and income generating projects. Our monthly donors also provide vital funding for UNHCR's Emergency Response Teams who are on the ground saving lives within 72 hours, whenever and wherever crisis strikes. Find out more about Australia for UNHCR.

About Refugees

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, cares for refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), asylum-seekers, returnees, and stateless people. In 2010 there were a total of 43.3 million of these people worldwide.

Refugees are people who have been forced to flee their homes by conflict or persecution. They are unwilling or unable to avail themselves of the protection of their own government, and must seek protection in another country. Read more about refugees.

What We Do

UNHCR, the world's leading humanitarian agency and charity for refugees, helps refugees and displaced people at every stage of their ordeal.

In emergencies, UNHCR provides emergency shelter, food, water and medical care.
In established refugee camps and communities, UNHCR strives to improve refugees' quality of life and future opportunities, providing infrastructure, schools and income generating projects.
When they are able to return, UNHCR gives refugees assistance with transport, documentation, and essential items to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Once they are home, UNHCR provides ongoing support and education to help refugees rebuild their communities and their livelihoods.