Unhcr Refugee Laraman And Ibrahim Hero
Exhausted Afghan families return from Pakistan
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Afghanistan

Needs intensify as over 1.5 million people return to Afghanistan

UNHCR is urgently seeking funding to protect over 1.5 million people who have returned or been forced to return to Afghanistan so far this year, including over 1 million from Iran.

Australia. Gusso family
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Australia

A young author’s gift to refugees

How Bea’s journey to friendship became a book that is raising funds for people forced to flee. 

Australia. Three Women by Atong Atem
© Atong Atem, Three Women, 2019, digital photograph. Courtesy of the artist and MARS Gallery.
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Australia

Seeing ourselves: Atong Atem’s vibrant art comes to Martin Place for World Refugee Day

A collaboration between artist Atong Atem and Australia for UNHCR uses art to challenge ideas of identity and belonging.

SRC Valentines Day Fundraiser
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Australia

Five inspiring fundraising ideas to support refugees

Do something you love while raising vital funds for refugees around the world.

At 103 years old, Syrian refugee Jassim returns home after the fall of the Assad regime.
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Syria

Syrian centenarian leads his family home

Great-grandfather Jassim is one of over 500,000 Syrians who have returned home from neighboring countries, determined to rebuild despite ongoing challenges.

Displaced Ukrainian mother kissing her baby
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Ukraine

Mothers under fire

Five stories of strength and survival from Ukrainian mothers forced to flee

Slam poet Huda the Goddess performs at a microphone. She is the winner of the 2025 Australia for UNHCR - SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition.
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Australia

Slam poet Huda the Goddess wins the Les Murray Award

Huda Fadlelmawla is the winner of the 2025 Australia for UNHCR - SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition.

Ukraine. War Affected People In Donetsk Region Get Help To Repair Their Homes.
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Ukraine

Lives at stake: How global aid cuts will affect Ukraine

As the full-scale war enters its fourth year, Ukrainians face a deadly new threat 

Kakuma chess champion Amer Mach
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Kenya

The Power of Chess

For Amer Mach, chess is a stepping stone to a brighter future.

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Our fundraising impact

The majority of funds raised by Australia for UNHCR are directed to UNHCR’s emergency operations, providing the ready funds and resources to respond quickly and effectively in situations of crisis and disaster.

72%
Humanitarian programs
14%
Admin
14%
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