UNHCR should prioritise assistance to the most vulnerable refugees over maintaining its geographic reach

Cross-border movement of people, including asylum seekers, refugees, and policy responses.

Legal frameworks and operational programs designed to safeguard people displaced across international borders.

UNHCR reported securing approximately $3 billion against an $8.5 billion requirement for 2026. Funding shortages forced programme reductions and restructuring, with its workforce falling from approximately 20,000 in 2024 to fewer than 12,000. The shortfall affected refugee assistance across multiple regions.