Myanmar emergency
Myanmar emergency
people were internally displaced in Myanmar by the end of 2024
people were assisted by UNHCR and partners across 15 of Myanmar’s 16 states and regions
attempted dangerous journeys by land or sea in 2024 in search of safety and better opportunities
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What is happening in Myanmar
“We spent 45 days on the boat. It was a difficult situation for me because I was pregnant. The whole time while on the boat, I kept praying, ‘Allah save me’.”
What is UNHCR doing to help?
Amid the escalating conflict and widespread violence, UNHCR is urging all States to grant civilians fleeing Myanmar access to their territories, to uphold the right to seek asylum, and to adhere to the principle of non-refoulement, in accordance with the “Guidance note on the international protection needs of people fleeing MyanmarLink is external”.
In tandem, UNHCR will advocate for comprehensive, regional solutions by collaborating with partners in the region and beyond to find sustainable solutions and outcomes for Rohingya and other refugees from Myanmar. Strengthening strategic partnerships with local NGOs, civil society, and faith-based organizations will remain a priority to deliver conflict-sensitive, life-saving assistance, including core relief items to 620,000 people, while also covering protection and camp management, with over 23,000 people receiving shelter assistance. Some 100,000 people will benefit from quick-impact projects designed to expand access to basic services, bolster self-reliance and resilience, and promote peaceful co-existence between both displaced and host communities.
In Bangladesh, seven years after the large-scale arrival of Rohingya refugees, UNHCR will advocate strongly for solutions for the Rohingya, emphasizing the critical importance of upholding their right to return in safety and dignity.
