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Over 11 Mn Refugees Risk Losing Aid Because Of Funding Cuts: UN

Massive cuts to humanitarian budgets risk leaving more than 11 million refugees without desperately needed aid, the United Nations warned Friday.

International Business Times · Jul 18, 2025

Over €10 billion has now been pledged for Ukraine’s recovery. It’s nowhere near enough

Clearly angered by the intensification of Russia’s air campaign against Ukraine, Donald Trump has pivoted from the suspension of US military assistance to Ukraine to promising its resumption. Russia’s strikes on major cities killed more civilians in June than have died in any single previous month, according to UN figures.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025

UN refugee agency tries to help millions of displaced Ukrainians stay close to home

Russia recently intensified a series of long-range Shahed drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which often also include ballistic and cruise missiles as well as powerful glide bombs.

Euronews · Jul 12, 2025

‘We don’t want to stay here’: UN accused of abandoning refugees in Niger

The west African country seems to be a dumping ground for thousands of people pushed back from north Africa after trying to reach Europe

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025

Syrian Architect Uses Drone Footage To Help Rebuild Hometown

Syrian architect Abdel Aziz al-Mohammed could barely recognise his war-ravaged village when he returned after years away.

International Business Times · Jun 26, 2025

Refugee numbers reach record high as global aid funding drops

Aid and human rights agencies gathered on Friday under the umbrella of World Refugee Day to call for solidarity with people forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution or famine at a time when global funding for aid is dropping.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2025

World Refugee Day: Jeny BSG calls for action with Dance4refugees

International dance icon Jeny Bonsenge, also known as Jeny BSG, launched a dance challenge earlier this month as a call to action in support of refugees. In the run-up to World Refugee Day, she spoke to Euronews about her motivation to work with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

Euronews · Jun 20, 2025

UN Refugee Agency Says Will Shed 3,500 Jobs Due To Funding Cuts

The UN refugee agency said Monday it will cut 3,500 staff jobs -- slashing nearly a third of its workforce costs -- due to a funding shortfall, and reduce the scale of its help worldwide.

International Business Times · Jun 16, 2025

More than 123 million people forcibly displaced by end of 2024, UNHCR says

Figures recorded at the end of last year show that global displacement has almost doubled over the last decade.

Euronews · Jun 12, 2025

UN refugee agency says more than 122 million people forcibly displaced worldwide

The U.N. refugee agency says the number of people forcible displaced by violence and persecution around the world has risen to more than 122 million, up by about 2 million from last year and a near-doubling over the last decade

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025