UNHCR Innovation
@UNHCRInnovation
The UN Refugee Agency's Innovation Service supports new and creative approaches to address the growing humanitarian needs of today and the future.
🚨 Forcibly displaced or stateless innovators - this is for YOU! 🫵 UNHCR’s Refugee-led Innovation Fund is OPEN! 💡 ✅ Led by displaced/stateless people? ✅ Got a bold idea for your community? Get funding & expert support. Apply by 22 Aug 2025! 🔗 unhcr.org/innovation/ref…
🤖 “Artificial intelligence is more than just tech – it’s a bridge to opportunity and dignity for refugees.” - by @HovigE @AIforGood A must-listen discussion with @RegulatingAI on how AI is transforming lives. 🔗 americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/10/ai-… 🎧 youtu.be/fFa1sbJaEzY?fe…
Watch Now: The RegulatingAI Podcast features Hovig Etyemezian of UNHCR on how AI is reshaping refugee services. From WhatsApp bots to real-time data, this episode dives into ethical innovation at scale. 🎧 youtu.be/fFa1sbJaEzY #AIforGood #RefugeeTech #UNHCR #RegulatingAI
💙 Where Refugees Lead, Change Follows It’s World Refugee Day - and refugee leaders around the world are stepping up with real solutions. 🎥 Meet the changemakers and stand in solidarity with @Refugees ! #WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees
⏳ Just 3 days to go! UNHCR’s Refugee-Led Innovation Fund opens soon - supporting bold solutions led by displaced & stateless changemakers. 📣 Spread the word! 🔗 unhcr.org/innovation/ref…
⏰ Funding opportunity incoming ! Are you part of an organization led by forcibly displaced or stateless people? The Refugee-led Innovation Fund is opening soon - backing bold ideas from those with lived experience. More info ⤵️ unhcr.org/innovation/ref…
Two UNHCR projects were showcased from 200+ global applicants @AIforGood : 🔹 Fine-tuning ASR models for Kurdish Sorani & Kurmanji to boost language inclusion for refugees 🔹 Using AI to streamline refugee status determination Ethical AI for protection, dignity, and inclusion.
🛜 We're @AIforGood & @WSISprocess ! We're discussing how AI can protect refugee rights – from tackling tech-facilitated gender-based violence to using AI + satellite data for crisis response, and ensuring ethical, accountable AI in humanitarian action. 🤖 #WithRefugees
🚨 Next week we’re at @AIforGood in Geneva! We’re pioneering human-rights-based AI at UNHCR to better protect refugees. 🤝 If you’re passionate about ethical AI and humanitarian innovation, let’s connect for a chat. DM to meet up!
Join us tomorrow! I’m speaking at @ITU’s Space Connect Series – Ep. 6: “Space for Humanitarian Emergencies” 🛰️I’ll cover how #SatelliteImagery & #AI (my research at @UNHCRInnovation) are transforming crisis response & support for displaced communities. 🔗 itu.int/space-connect/…
Connectivity can make all the difference when you’re rebuilding your life. Last week we cohosted a workshop with @WorldBank & partners to advance #digitalinclusion for refugees & host communities in East Africa 🌍 Wonderful to have action-oriented discussions with key players!
Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay, we’re proud to launch our new report: 💻 Empower, Protect, Innovate: Bootcamps for Bridging the Gender Digital Divide 🌍 44 orgs | 26 countries | 1,620 people reached 💪🏾 Refugee & women-led innovation in action 📖 Read: unhcr.org/innovation/wp-…
🌍 Connectivity is key to education, livelihoods & climate resilience for displaced communities. At @UNHCRInnovation, we're co-creating digital & energy solutions that are community-led & climate-aware thanks to support from @VodafoneFdn & @Devex. #WithRefugees #RefugeeWeek
How can we use digital technology to support vulnerable communities, such as refugees, affected by climate change? 📱🌎 🎥 In this interview, @HovigE, Head of @UNHCRInnovation, discusses how we can bridge the gap between digital development and #ClimateResilience.…
📣 Great to see this UNHCR Innovation Service–backed project in the @FT ! In Jordan, an AI-powered feedback tool is saving time & improving accountability - with refugees co-designing the solution. Proud to support tech with real impact 🌍 Read more 👇ft.com/content/1fe185…
This #EnvironmentDay we’re spotlighting innovation, community & resilience 🌱 In Brazil, Venezuelan refugees are co-creating sustainable housing with @ACNURBrasil, @UFRROficial & our support. Using local materials, they’re building futures – and a greener planet.
Mental health care is a human right – but many #refugees struggle to access it. Could technology help? Recent research on Sudan explores how to ensure digital #MHPSS interventions leave no one behind. Read more 👉 medium.com/unhcr-innovati…
🫂 Psychological support can be essential to help refugees rebuild their lives. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth we spotlight how #naturebasedsolutions can support mental health & resilience in fragile settings. 📖 medium.com/unhcr-innovati…
