Kelly Clements, UNHCR Deputy High Commissioner, told UN podcast listeners that global forced displacement has nearly doubled since she arrived at the agency while resources have fallen, forcing program closures and the loss of about 6,500 UNHCR staff.

A United Nations spokesperson said the humanitarian community aims to reach 87,000,000 people this year and needs $23 billion, while previewing a Tom Fletcher briefing and the secretary‑general's Ramadan solidarity visit to Turkey. Steph highlighted humanitarian strains in Gaza, Lebanon, South Sudan, Ukraine, Myanmar and Cuba.

The UN refugee agency has welcomed aspects of the United Kingdom’s proposed changes to its asylum system, while emphasising the importance of fair, efficient protection for those fleeing conflict and persecution.