UNHCR The UN Refugee Agency
UNHCR The UN Refugee Agency is a international organization that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
New report reveals climate change is a growing threat to people already fleeing war
People forced to flee war, violence and persecution are increasingly finding themselves on the front line of the global climate crisis, a new report warns, exposing them to a lethal combination of threats but without the funding and support to adapt. The report, released by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in collaboration with 13 expert […]
One million people displaced by drought in Somalia
A devastating drought in Somalia has reached unprecedented levels, with 1 million people now registered as displaced within the country.
Ben Harvey (UNHCR): “IoT can change the way humanitarian organisations monitor refugee operations”
The UN Refugee Agency is dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, displaced communities and stateless people. UNHCR works with partners to provide WASH services to about 8 million refugees in 30 countries.
UNHCR wins €1 million euro prize for novel water tech in refugee camps
Affordable high-tech system allowing real-time monitoring of water provision and use in refugee settlements claims prestigious European Commission innovation prize.
Conflict and heavy floods force tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in Somalia
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Charlie Yaxley – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Massive floods in DRC’s South Kivu impact 80,000 people, kill dozens
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic on Monday's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Refugees in Egypt pitch in to fight plastic pollution in the Nile
Working alongside locals, refugees from five countries help remove tonnes of plastic waste from Cairo’s shores while building links to the local community.
Heavy monsoon rains drench Rohingya sites in Bangladesh
Three days of continuous rain in Bangladesh have destroyed 273 shelters and injured 11 people in the Cox’s Bazar settlements where more than 900,000 Rohingya refugees live. An estimated 350mm of rain fell in 72 hours from Monday and more heavy downpours are expected throughout next week, with four months of the monsoon season to […]
Flooding worsens humanitarian needs across Yemen
Torrential rains and widespread flooding across 12 governorates in Yemen in recent weeks have affected tens of thousands of people, leaving many in urgent need of emergency assistance. Humanitarian assessments are ongoing, but preliminary reports from local authorities indicate that more than 80,000 people have been impacted. Initial reports are that the floods have also […]