In Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province, every day is a fight for survival. For the past seven years, people have endured violent attacks and witnessed their loved ones being killed, mutilated, and raped, and their homes and businesses burned to the ground.

GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, as the recent surge in violence by non-state armed groups continues to force thousands of people to flee towards southern districts in search of safety.

As a game keeper in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, Tebogo Khoza’s knowledge of the land and its wildlife is key to his livelihood and safety. Tending to the buffalo and impala on the reserve where he lives at the foot of the Ysterberg mountains, Khoza feels a sense of belonging that has been denie...

As a game keeper in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, Tebogo Khoza’s knowledge of the land and its wildlife is key to his livelihood and safety. Tending to the buffalo and impala on the reserve where he lives at the foot of the Ysterberg mountains, Khoza feels a sense of belonging that has been denie...

The Government of Zambia and UNHCR launch Electrification of Refugee Settlements in Zambia Project at Meheba ______________________________________________________________________________ 30 January 2024 - The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Rural Electrification Authority (RE...

JOINT PRESS STATEMENT Friday 19 January 2024 For immediate release Zambia launches landmark National Refugee Policy Lusaka – Zambia: The Government of the Republic of Zambia has launched today the National Refugee Policy. The Policy outlines a progressive approach to asylum and refugee man...

UNHCR and the Office of the Commissioner for Refugees held the main World Refugee Day Commemoration in the Kaoma District of Western Province. Other refugee-hosting location like Lusaka, Meheba and Mantapala also held separate WRD commemorations.

World Refugee Day 2023 main commemoration held in Kaoma District of Western Province.

The Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Jack Mwiimbu, launches the National Refugee Policy in Lusaka. Looking on is the UNHCR Representative in Zambia, Ms Preeta Law.

UNHCR - GRZ Joint Press Statement on the Launch of the National Refugee Policy for Zambia