Humanitarian Focus
Up-to-date news for refugees, displaced persons, and migrants — legislative changes, institutional decisions, support programs, and new initiatives affecting their status and rights.
Documentary portraits reveal the fates of refugees in Bulgaria
The UN Refugee Agency presents a large-scale photographic project that, through 13 personal stories, aims to provoke public dialogue and understanding of migration challenges.
A scientific model reveals migration trends of Ukrainian refugees
An expert analysis by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and Brunel University reveals complex demographic factors influencing the potential return of Ukrainian citizens who have fled the war.
International Mechanism for Secure Migration Corridors between UK and France
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) officially supported a large-scale bilateral project aimed at transforming migration routes across the English Channel by introducing safe and legal procedures for asylum seekers.
Global Call for Ukraine's Reconstruction in Rome
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) initiated a large-scale diplomatic meeting in Italy, aimed at mobilizing international resources for comprehensive recovery of Ukraine through innovative financial mechanisms.
Global Union: Music Meets Humanitarian Mission
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the leading South Korean entertainment company YG Entertainment are launching a large-scale joint initiative to raise public awareness about peace and sustainable energy.
Innovative AI Screening Supports Healthcare in Vulnerable Communities
The International Organization for Migration and Novo Nordisk Foundation launch a revolutionary project for health examinations with artificial intelligence, aimed at improving medical care for migrant and refugee groups.
Mass return of refugees to Afghanistan: Critical humanitarian situation
The UN Refugee Agency warns of an unprecedented influx of over 43,000 Afghans returning in one day, which poses serious challenges for humanitarian services and the international community.
Large-scale humanitarian support for Ukrainian refugees in the Burgas region
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched a large-scale initiative to support approximately 15,000 Ukrainian refugees in Burgas, providing them with food vouchers to meet their daily needs.
International Organization for Migration Transformed the Criteria for Refugee Support
The experts from IOM Bulgaria are introducing a revolutionary approach to identifying the most needy refugees by creating a precise monetary assistance system with an enhanced methodology.
European Financial Strategy for Refugee Support Revealed by UNHCR
The international organization UNHCR presented detailed recommendations for financing refugee programs in Bulgaria, focusing on integration measures and institutional support for the period after 2027.
Burgas welcomes migrants with a modern information center
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reveals an innovative information center in Burgas, which will serve over 3,000 people monthly with comprehensive social and integration services.
Bulgarian and Ukrainian Red Cross Societies Unite Forces for Refugees
Regional structures of the Bulgarian and Ukrainian Red Cross signed a memorandum for coordinated humanitarian support of refugees, which provides for large-scale joint activities and mutual assistance.
Refugee Centers in Sofia: Shocking Living Conditions Revealed by Management
The management of the State Agency for Refugees conducted a large-scale inspection of reception centers in Sofia, revealing critical problems with accommodation and living conditions for asylum seekers.
Human Rights Scandal: Palestinian Trapped in Bulgarian Bureaucracy
A young gay Palestinian remains illegally detained in Sofia for more than a year, despite a court order for release, which raises sharp questions about refugee rights and systemic violations.
An innovative model for social adaptation of refugees starts in Sofia
The international humanitarian organization Caritas Sofia is introducing a large-scale educational program that comprehensively supports refugee integration through language training, professional qualification, and social support.