Press Releases

High Commissioner for Refugees begins visit to Australia 12.02.12

12 February 2012

United Nations High Commissione for Refugees, Antonio Guterrest, today began a four day mission to Australia which will take in Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane in the coming days.

Killara High School selected as first to take part in Australia for UNHCR’s ground-breaking Here & There program 19.09.11

19 September 2011

Sydney's Killara High School has today been announced as the first school in the world to participate in Australia for UNHCR's Here & There education project which provides the opportunity for a live link with school children in a refugee camp in Africa.

Australia for UNHCR and ABC Radio & TV announce the East Africa and Horn of Africa Appeal 12.08.11 - 19.08.11

10 August 2011

Australia for UNHCR, the Australian fundraising arm of the United Nations Refugee Agency, together with the ABC, today announced a key partnership with ABC Radio and TV networks to raise awareness of the crisis situation in the Horn of Africa.

UNHCR Statement on the Australia-Malaysia Arrangement 25.07.11

25 July 2011

GENEVA – 25 July 2011. UNHCR notes the signature today of a bilateral Arrangement between Australia and Malaysia on transfer and resettlement.

UN Declares Famine in Somalia 21.07.11

21 July 2011

The United Nations has declared a famine in southern Somalia, as East Africa countries are experiencing the worst drought for 60 years. The UN defines famine as a “humanitarian catastrophe.” This is an extreme social upheaval with complete lack of food access, so basic needs can’t be met. The result is mass starvation, death and displacement. So far over 10 million people have been affected in the region.

Here & There - Connecting Schools To Everywhere 20.06.11

20 June 2011

20 June 2011 - Australia for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's charity in Australia, has partnered with Skype to offer a world-first educational opportunity to an Australian school. The Here & There program will team an Australian school with the Australian-funded school at Nakivale refugee settlement in Uganda, with the children involved given the chance to work together on a creative project to learn more about each other's lives.

Libya Update 29.04.11

29 April 2011

UNHCR calls for more funding support for Libya as it airlifts the first humanitarian supplies into Benghazi

Simultaneous Emergency Appeal for Crises in Africa 12.04.11

12 April 2011

According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr António Guterres, UNCHR faces unprecedented pressures in responding to three simultaneous emergencies in Africa. Mr Guterres, who has recently returned from Africa where he was evaluating the most serious displacement crises; identifying Côte d'Ivoire, Libya and Somalia as countries of greatest concern.

UNHCR emergency teams supporting Tunisians and Egyptians to respond to tens of thousands fleeing violence in Libya

27 March 2011

GENEVA - UNHCR emergency teams are working with Tunisian and Egyptian authorities and NGOs to support close to 100,000 people that have fled the violence in Libya in the past week.

Angelina Jolie in Pakistan to help flood victims: Her public appeal launches in Australian cinemas today

9 September 2010

A public appeal by UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie is being launched in cinemas and on television stations across Australia today.

Cricket Legend Ian Chappell Urges Australians to help Pakistan’s flood victims

26 August 2010

Australia for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s charity in Australia, and is calling on the Australian public to open their hearts and dig deep to help Pakistan’s flood victims.

Leading Law Firm offers lifeline to Pakistan Flood Victims

25 August 2010

Corrs Chambers Westgarth, one of Australia’s leading law firms, has responded to the Pakistan flood emergency with an immediate donation of $20,000 to Australia for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s charity in Australia. UNHCR was the first agency to respond to the Pakistan floods. Corrs has also pledged to match all donations made by their staff.

Pakistan Flood Update 11.08.2010

11 August 2010

UNHCR was the first aid agency to deliver aid to flood victims in Pakistan and is leading the joint UN response in the areas of emergency shelter and camp management. Despite huge challenges, UNHCR is still getting aid through to those who need it most.

Pakistan Flood Update 09.08.2010

9 August 2010

With a staggering 12 million people now affected by floods in Pakistan, the UN Refugee Agency is stepping up its relief efforts.

Sarah-Jane Clarke announced as ambassador

28 April 2010

Australia for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s charity in Australia, today announced that noted co-founder of sass & bide, Sarah-Jane Clarke, had come on board as an ambassador to help raise awareness of the plight of refugees around the world

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