What is #ExCom and why is it critical for helping people forced to flee around the world?

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Whatever math you use, we think UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Maya Ghazal's calculations are sound. Your generosity can keep refugee families warm through the winter months. Make a donation today. unh.cr/QZzKC3

The Refugee Convention is more than a legal document. It is a commitment to protect people forced to flee, so they can begin to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.

Another tragic reminder that people continue to risk everything in search of safety. At least 12 lives lost, including a baby, off Lesvos and Samos. We cannot become desensitized to tragedies at sea. Every life lost is one too many. unhcr.org/europe/news/press-…

There was overwhelming support for UNHCR from countries gathered at #ExCom last week. Challenges lie ahead but we’ll tackle them together. We’ll never stop working to improve the lives of people forced to flee.

First Venezuelan woman admitted to her university’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineering programme. ✅ Forging a path for other young women to follow.✅ ✅ Welcome to Yuliveth’s journey in Peru.

A powerful earthquake has struck Panama, damaging homes, schools and critical infrastructure. Families have been left in urgent need of support. UNHCR is on the ground, supporting the Panamanian government and working with partners to deliver emergency relief, including tents, blankets and other essential items to help affected communities. Together, we can ensure that no one faces crises like this alone. Please help with a donation: unh.cr/VAQS8a

Millions still living in displacement. Millions living their dream of returning home. Syrians still need the world’s support.

When it comes education, a good teacher makes all the difference. This was the case for Leila when she was a student in Dadaab, and it's just as true for Leila’s students in Dadaab today. When teachers have what they need to deliver, refugee students get the quality education they deserve.

For 75 years, we have promised to stand with people forced to flee. To protect their rights, help them find safety, and support them in rebuilding their lives. We will keep that promise for as long as we are needed.

Hunger. Natural disasters. Overlapping crises. Afghan families, both displaced and those returning, are facing all of it at once. They need our help. unh.cr/686254630

States expressed overwhelming support for UNHCR and our mission to help those who have been forced to flee around the world. The world changes. Political contexts change. Our mission to protect those who need it does not.

That choice gave us the 1951 Refugee Convention and the global protection framework that has saved and protected millions of lives. It’s not time to abandon principles. It’s time to implement them better. —Assistant High Commissioner for Protection @EdemWosornu at #ExCom

Unity EURO Cup 2026: football is for ALL 💙 Together with @Refugees, we aim to create a safe and inclusive space for refugees and host communities to build connections that extend far beyond the pitch.

The principles that protect refugees and stateless people are not relics of the past. They are essential tools for navigating the challenges of today. @EdemWosornu addressed UNHCR's #ExCom for the first time in her role as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection.

Every day, forcibly displaced people work to create better lives for themselves after facing unimaginable hardships. Wherever they are and whomever they may be, refugees deserve the world’s attention and support.

"We were eager to return home and rebuild our lives in our country." In 2026, UNHCR and partners, in coordination with the @SyrGABC, supported more than 4,400 Syrian refugees who made the informed and voluntary decision to return from Jordan through the Nassib border crossing.

When emergencies strike, every moment matters and your support saves lives. Help UNHCR respond to disasters like the Panama earthquake. Homes have been destroyed, infrastructure damaged and families left in urgent need. If you’re able, please donate: donate.unhcr.org/int/en/pana…

Everyone has the right to a nationality. Without one, people can be denied access to education, healthcare, employment and other fundamental rights. At #ExCom, UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection @EdemWosornu highlighted why preventing statelessness matters.