We work in more than 130 countries, protecting millions of people by responding with vital support, safeguarding fundamental human rights and helping them build a better future.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives and protecting the rights of refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.
Our help and experts are ready for rapid deployment around the world. We can launch an emergency operation in 72 hours, thanks to a global network of suppliers, specialized agencies and partners.
UNHCR works to provide timely protection and life-saving assistance when conflict, violence or other emergencies force people to flee.
We safeguard the rights, safety and dignity of refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless persons worldwide.
UNHCR supports durable solutions including voluntary return, local integration, resettlement and complementary pathways.
We work with partners to support resettlement in the United States for the most vulnerable refugees in need of protection.
A powerful earthquake has struck Venezuela — a country already living through one of the world's largest displacement crises.
This disaster hits a population already stretched to a breaking point. Almost 7 million Venezuelans have fled in recent years. Now, for those who remain, a fragile situation has become an emergency — with urgent need for shelter, clean water and protection.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, leads the protection response in Venezuela. Our teams are on the ground delivering shelter and relief to those hit hardest. Contact us to find out how you can help.
