This commitment package includes commitments of $1.143 billion from donor country governments, as well as $355 million from UNHCR’s private sector national partners. These commitments allow the Agency to meet its estimated funding needs for 2025. 15 percent is met. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has said, “We live in a world filled with brutal and endless conflicts and “These conflicts and wars shatter lives and force people into desperate search for security.” “The strong support shown at this moment for refugees and other forcibly displaced people resonates as a much-needed message of solidarity and humanity,” he said. Global response Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia and Ireland The governments of the United Nations have once again shown their support by pledging sustainable financing. This support will enable UNHCR to provide rapid assistance in new emergencies and situations with low availability of funds. The United States leads the way in pledges with $200 million. They are followed by Denmark and Sweden, while countries such as Armenia, Bulgaria and Lithuania have emerged as new or strong donors, expanding the scope of their donations. Looking beyond immediate relief, donor countries’ governments have An additional $283 million is guaranteed for 2026 and beyond. This visionary amount is critical as refugees now face an average of 20 years of displacement. Many of them remain homeless for decades. Filippo Grandi stressed that this is a generous approach, but humanitarian aid funding is not keeping pace with the growing needs of refugees. He said, ” We are facing a dire situation as peace seems more out of reach, and conflict, war and persecution are forcing millions of people from their homes. “Global challenges persist. The funding comes at a critical time as war, persecution and violence have recently escalated in Sudan, Ukraine and Lebanon, driving millions from their homes. Millions of people fleeing bloodshed and instability in Myanmar, Syria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been displaced for decades. UNCHR’s Operational Impact of 2024 The UN refugee agency itself, through targeted assistance programmes, has registered more than 3 million people, provided civilian identity documents to 1.2 million people and 5 Provided essential legal assistance to more than 1 lakh people. Provided access to water and sanitation services to 56 lakh people and provided shelter and housing assistance to 6 lakh 30 thousand people. Future Plans of UNICEF The Global Donation Appeal now seeks a total of $10.248 billion for 2025, aimed at addressing the problem of forcibly displaced and stateless people. The focus must be on helping displaced communities not only survive, but also thrive and become well-off.” UN Refugee Agency Following the examples of successful programs in Uganda, Colombia and Kenya, pursue long-term solutions such as voluntary repatriation, integration and resettlement of refugees into local communities, while encouraging the inclusion of refugees in national services. The agency is also planning to increase efficiency through innovative approaches. As disasters caused by extreme weather increase and conflicts and wars increase, These initial donation commitments, which are ongoing, provide UNICEF with greater confidence in maintaining vital protection and assistance programs for the world’s most vulnerable population, refugees. Filippo Grandi said these donation pledges are helping to save lives, restore dignity and There is a commitment to help and bring hope to millions of people forced to flee. He said that in the context of facing unprecedented challenges in the coming year, this support will be vital.
