More refugees risk dangerous sea journeys from Myanmar as crisis worsens
More refugees risk dangerous sea journeys from Myanmar as crisis worsens
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Ongoing Situations
UNHCR’s operations in Asia and the Pacific encompass two of the world’s largest forced displacement crises:
![Afghanistan. From cave to permanent shelter](/asia/sites/asia/files/RF1381172.jpg "Father-of-five, Zamir, 45, and his family have been living in a cave in Bamyan with his family for the past two years, but, before winter sets in, they will move into a permanent new home thanks to UNHCR. The family fled Tajik village, in Bamyan, during heavy fighting in 2019, in which their former home was destroyed. They later moved back to his village but, unable to pay rent on Zamir's earnings as a day labourer, the family moved into a nearby cave. Their new two-roomed home, with a bathroom, will be fitted with solar panels and a traditional bukhari heater. “We will have a better life inside this new home", he said.")
Afghanistan Situation
Some 3 million people are internally displaced due to conflict in Afghanistan, and over 24 million are in need of vital humanitarian relief.
UNHCR continues to deliver on its scaled-up response, focusing on the provision of cash assistance, core relief items and shelter. UNHCR also supports host governments and communities in their efforts to include Afghans in national services such as health and education.
Myanmar Situation
Violence against civilians and the intensified armed conflict following the events of February 2021 caused tens of thousands of refugees to flee to neighbouring countries and have displaced 3.1 million people within Myanmar.
UNHCR has called for comprehensive and regional approaches to durable solutions for some to 1.3 million refugees from Myanmar, such as voluntary repatriation and resettlement. We focus on the responsive and timely delivery of humanitarian assistance, strengthening community-based protection and resilience
Global Refugee Forum 2023
The Global Refugee Forum 2023 will take place from 13 to 15 December at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, with linked events from 12 December onwards. Held every four years, the Forum is an opportunity for the international community to come together to find solutions, amplify impact and commit to sustained actions and support for refugees and their host countries.
Key facts and figures
Refugees by country of origin in Asia-Pacific | 2023
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Regional Trends Report
The Asia & the Pacific Regional Trends report for 2023 provides an overview of forced displacement and statelessness in the region up to the end of the year. Presenting an in-depth look into the Asia-Pacific region, it follows on from the release of UNHCR’s flagship Global Trends report.
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Urgent: Help us continue life-saving aid amid financial uncertainty
With critical funding now uncertain, refugee families face the risk of losing life-saving aid when they need it most. Your help is crucial to ensure that we can continue providing emergency shelter, food, and protection to those who need it most.
Over 122 million people are displaced worldwide, and your support directly impacts their ability to survive and rebuild. Without adequate funding, we face the real risk of cutting vital services.
In these uncertain times, UNHCR teams are working around the clock to ensure displaced families continue to receive the support they need.
Your donation today can make a life-saving difference.
can provide a bukhary heating device for a displaced family to keep them warm during the harsh winter season in Afghanistan.
can provide a monthly incentive for a refugee volunteer supporting the delivery of humanitarian assistance in the camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
can provide shelter materials to an internally displaced family in Myanmar including items such as plastic tarpaulin, roofing sheet, rope and nails.
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Refugee Voices
Through first-person narratives, refugees from across Asia and the Pacific share their experiences, perspectives and aspirations as people forced to flee.