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Australia

Inspiring refugee advocates: Meet past winners of the Les Murray Award

Nominations are now open for the 2025 award

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Australia

Pedals of hope

A community bike workshop is changing the lives of people forced to flee

Ukraine. UNHCR supports war-affected communities in Mykolaiv
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Ukraine

Ukraine: Three years of loss

The devastation caused by three years of full-scale war is staggering.  

Lebanon. Thousands cross back into Syria through Masnaa border point
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Syria

What is happening in Syria?

And what does it mean for refugees?

Jordan. UNHCR Distributes Blankets To Refugees In Za'atari Camp
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Middle East, Afghanistan and Ukraine

Three ways you’re helping refugees this winter

Thanks to generous supporters like you, vulnerable families in Afghanistan, Jordan and Ukraine are receiving shelter, warmth and other life-saving winter essentials.

Australia. Food Campaign Vanja Bulut's shortbread cookies
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Australia

Vanja’s festive shortbread cookies

Share a taste of the Balkans these holidays with this cherished family recipe for Šape from former refugee Vanja Bulut. 

Afghanistan. UNHCR And WAW Collaboration Provides Sustainable Homes For Vulnerable Families In Surkhrod District
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Australia

Moments of hope: Seven inspiring stories from 2024

We hope you enjoy this collection of our favourite moments of hope, resilience, and achievement in 2024. Discover the impact former refugees are makin...
Judge Farah Altaf Atahee fled Afghanistan after the Taliban retook power in 2021
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Afghanistan

Meet the brave female judge forced to flee Afghanistan

On the day the Taliban retook power, Judge Farah Altaf Atahee went into hiding. She is among 17 female judges who have now found safety in Australia. She shares her story in her own words.

New arrivals that have crossed into South Sudan via the Joda border crossing point.
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Worldwide

What is a refugee? Understanding the definition

What is a refugee? Understand the definition, who qualifies as a refugee and the reasons they are forced to flee their countries.

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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.

75%
Humanitarian programs
13%
Admin
12%
Fundraising