Millions ​are being denied their fundamental human right to a nationality and basic human rights due to statelessness. We can change this. Launching soon: the Global Alliance to End Statelessness. FIND OUT MORE AND JOIN statelessnessalliance.org #UniteToEndStatelessness

From storytelling to advocacy, our Goodwill Ambassadors Nomzamo Mbatha and Emi Mahmoud are redefining what it means to lead. Thank you for your commitment to people forced to flee and for inspiring the world with hope and humanity. #Time100 Check out the full list at

Daily atrocities. Record displacement. But we are not powerless. Solutions are within reach. But everyone needs to hold up their end of the bargain. High Commissioner Filippo Grandi gave this rallying cry as he opened his final #ExCom.

📢 UNHCR Multi-Country Office in South Africa is closing its X account UNHCR South Africa as of 08 October 2025. For updates on our operations, programmes and activities, please follow us at: 🔹 X: UNHCR South Africa 🔹 Facebook: UNHCR Southern Africa UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency United Nations in South Africa

Today, #TeamEurope announced an €11.5 billion investment package with South Africa. This package will focus on the just energy transition, sustainable infrastructure, digital connectivity and pharmaceutical value chain. 👉shorturl.at/mlCnJ #GlobalGateway

Mental health care is a lifeline — not a luxury. But funding cuts mean refugees are being left behind. Support is urgently needed. Please help with a donation: donate.unhcr.org/africa/en-af/g… UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency #WorldMentalHealthDay

The crisis in northern Mozambique is far from over. Eight years on, people are being forced to flee their homes again as violence escalates. Please help those in need. Donate: unh.cr/NX8sN5

UN in Botswana begins consultations with Botswana Government on accession to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness affirming the promotion and protection of human rights.

Proud to join Botswana Government & @UN Human Rights Southern Africa in Botswana for national talks on stronger human rights protections – Botswana takes key steps toward acceding to the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. Global Alliance to End Statelessness UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency #EndStatelessness

EU = reliable partner in turbulent times & committed to a protection & solution agenda & ready to explore innovative funding to stabilize in unstable times. 🙏🏼 to EU partners for today’s dialogue.

.@OHCHR_sa Reg Rep Abigail Noko affirmed “Botswana’s strong human rights tradition provides a solid foundation for the accession to ICESCR & 1961 Statelessness Convention. These build on 🇧🇼 legacy & ensure every person enjoys civil, political, economic, social & cultural rights.”

Did you know? Unlike #refugees, most stateless people have never left their country of birth – their statelessness is often the result of laws that discriminate due to race, religion, gender or language. Everyone has the right to a nationality. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency #EndStatelessness

Day 2 of Consultations with 🇧🇼 Botswana Government @MOJ_bw @OHCHR_sa UNHCR South Africa UN Botswana on the ratification of the International Covenant on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights (ICESCR) & the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. #Standup4HumanRights

Hunger shouldn’t be part of anyone’s journey. Refugee children need nourishment to grow, learn and have a chance at life. #WorldFoodDay

🇧🇼 It's a wrap! Consultation with Botswana Government @MOJ_bw on ratifying ICESCR & Statelessness Convention has concluded. UN Human Rights UNHCR South Africa & UN Botswana explored pathways to strengthen rights to education, health & nationality for all. #Standup4HumanRights #UPR

UN Human Rights Officer in Southern Africa, Jean Fokwa says this consultation was an important step toward ensuring every person enjoys dignity, equality and belonging, with no one left behind in 🇧🇼 #StandUp4HumanRights #UPR

Time is running out for millions of people forced to flee. Critical aid is at risk as funding cuts continue. Your donation can help keep lifelines in place: unh.cr/6878b5640

We had a successful Refugee Status Determination training for South Africa's @HomeAffairs officers, with International Institute of Humanitarian Law, focusing on enhancing asylum procedures, international protection & legal analysis. Together, we're strengthening asylum systems in SA. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency #WithRefugees