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Australia for UNHCR CEO Trudi Mitchell
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Australia

Welcome our new CEO, Trudi Mitchell

For the past six years, Trudi has served as Deputy National Director, working closely with founder Naomi Steer, who stepped away after 22 years in the leadership role.

Hanaa 27, helps her daughter Joudy, 13 with her homework
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Jordan

How your donations helped Hanaa survive the pandemic

Why cash assistance proved a lifeline for this single Syrian mum

Facebook Sydneysiders Walk For Refugees
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Australia

Sydneysiders walk for refugees

Refugees and other members of the community came together last month at the OneStep Walks festival in Sydney, commemorating World Refugee Day.

A family collects a relief items kit from the UNHCR distribution point in Khost Province following an earthquake.
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Afghanistan

UNHCR provides life-saving aid for earthquake survivors

Australians continue to stand with the people of Afghanistan in the face of the latest emergency.

Khloud, Syrian refugee in Jordan holds blanket
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Jordan

What would you take if you were forced to flee?

Three Syrian refugee women reveal the item they picked up in the final moments before leaving home.

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Worldwide

More than 100 million people displaced globally

The UN Refugee Agency’s latest Global Trends Report reveals an unprecedented level of displacement caused by persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations and natural disaster.

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Australia

Celebrating refugees on World Refugee Day

Australia for UNHCR raises $257,000 for Ukraine emergency at World Refugee Day lunch.

© Courtesy of Golriz Ghahraman
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New Zealand

'I think of refugees as a testament to the strength and goodness of the human spirit’

New Zealand’s first ever refugee Member of Parliament, Golriz Ghahraman, reflects on how her refugee background has helped her navigate political life.

Zuzan uses her craft skills to provide for her family.  © UNHCR/Hazm Almazouni
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Jordan

“There is no such thing as a ‘male’ or ‘female’ job”

Zuzan fled Syria for Jordan with her husband and three children. She uses her craft skills to provide for her family.

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Fundraising Commitment

Our fundraising impact

The majority of funds raised by Australia for UNHCR are directed to UNHCR’s emergency operations, providing the ready funds and resources to respond quickly and effectively in situations of crisis and disaster.

72%
Humanitarian programs
14%
Admin
14%
Fundraising