UNHCR Secures Record $1.5 Billion in Early Funding for 2025
Geneva, December 3, 2024 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has secured a record $1.5 billion in early funding for its 2025 operations, a significant increase from previous years. This funding will enable UNHCR to provide critical assistance to millions of refugees, internally displaced persons, and stateless people worldwide.
“This early and generous funding is a testament to the international community’s unwavering commitment to protecting and assisting those who have been forced to flee their homes,” said UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. “It will allow us to scale up our operations and meet the growing needs of people affected by conflict, violence, and persecution.”
The early funding will support a wide range of UNHCR’s activities, including:
- Providing shelter, food, and essential services to refugees and internally displaced persons in emergency situations.
- Supporting long-term solutions for refugees, such as resettlement and local integration.
- Advocating for the protection of refugees’ rights and promoting durable solutions.
- Strengthening UNHCR’s capacity to respond to crises and emergencies.
The funding comes from a diverse group of donors, including governments, private foundations, and corporations. The United States remains UNHCR’s largest donor, contributing $350 million to the early funding. Other major donors include the European Union, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and Japan.
“We are grateful to all of our donors for their continued support,” Grandi said. “This funding will make a real difference in the lives of millions of vulnerable people around the world.”
UNHCR’s 2025 budget is expected to be around $6 billion, the largest in the agency’s history. The early funding will allow UNHCR to start planning and implementing its operations early in the year, ensuring that assistance reaches those in need as quickly as possible.
The funding announcement comes at a time of heightened global displacement. According to UNHCR, there are currently over 100 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, the highest number ever recorded. The war in Ukraine has caused a massive displacement crisis, with millions of people fleeing the country. Other ongoing conflicts and crises, such as in Syria, Afghanistan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, are also driving displacement.
“The challenges we face are immense, but with the support of our donors, we are determined to continue providing life-saving assistance and protection to those who need it most,” Grandi said.
UNHCR secures record $1.5 billion in early funding for 2025
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