September news from UNHCR
 
 
 

Dear John,

As countries around the world become more prone to flooding, drought and wildfires, more lives are being compromised by climate change than ever before.

Following the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit, which saw world leaders gather in New York last week, we’ve been looking at how climate change is related to refugees and displaced people.

We also highlight stories of hope, from the families finding safety with UNHCR after fleeing drought and violence in Somalia, to the refugee children battling the odds to get an education.

 
 

It’s time to take action for our planet

Escape from drought and violence
Following the UN Climate Action Summit in New York last week, we look at how climate change can sow the seeds for conflict, make displacement worse and leave refugees vulnerable to extreme weather events like droughts, floods and wildfires.
 
 
It’s time to take action for our planet

Drought drives out families

In Somalia, rural communities aren’t just facing a worsening drought but insecurity and extortion too. With militant group Al-Shabab enforcing heavy taxes, many families have no choice but to leave their homes.

The gift of education

The gift of education

Despite fleeing fighting in South Sudan on his own, schoolboy Gift is excelling at school. Top of his class and hungry for more, his hopes of becoming a teacher could be dashed because there aren’t enough spaces for refugee children.

 
 
Highlights from the UN Climate Action Summit
Reunited after 24 years, thanks to Twitter!
 
 

Thank you for being a dedicated supporter of UNHCR. At a time where the world is in crisis, we are so proud to have you by our side, standing up for refugees.

Aamir Sohail
UNHCR Supporter Communications

P.S. Need some inspiration? Meet eight refugees doing amazing things to combat climate change!

 
 
UNHCR The UN refugee Agency
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