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Refugee family in Rwanda
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Congolese refugee family finds hope in Denmark after years of hardship

Esther and her children at IOM's transit centre in Kigali before their departure to Denmark
© UNHCR/Eric Didier Karinganire

UNHCR helps to save lives and build better futures for the millions of people forced to flee their homes.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency works to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution or war at home.

Since 1950, we have faced multiple crises on multiple continents, and provided vital protection and assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people, many of whom have nobody left to turn to.

We help to save lives and build better futures for millions forced from home.

Learn more about our work How can I get involved?

Key facts and figures

108.4M
people worldwide are forcibly displaced.
76%
of refugees are hosted by low- and middle-income countries.
29.4M
refugees under UNHCR's mandate globally.

What we do

Protection

UNHCR works to safeguard the rights, safety and dignity of refugees, asylum-seekers and other forcibly displaced people in Rwanda.

Durable Solutions

We support voluntary return, local integration, resettlement and complementary pathways so displaced people can rebuild their lives.

Basic Needs

UNHCR helps meet refugees' essential needs through cash assistance, shelter, food, water, sanitation and healthcare support.

Economic Inclusion

We promote livelihoods, financial inclusion and skills development so refugees can become self-reliant and contribute to their communities.

Need help?

Find information and services for refugees, asylum-seekers and stateless persons

Visit UNHCR Rwanda HELP site

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