Funding crisis endangers millions of refugees
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is facing its worst funding crisis in history, with a funding gap of approximately $5.8 billion after aid decreased by 24% between 2024 and 2025. As of mid-2026, the agency has received only 32% of its requested $8.5 billion. Meanwhile, the number of displaced persons and refugees worldwide continues to rise, with an expected total exceeding 131 million by the end of the year. The funding shortfall has led to the suspension of registration and protection programs, threatening women, children, and survivors of violence, eroding protective systems, and increasing the risk of refugees remaining undocumented and lacking access to essential support and services.
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