Afghanistan, Oct. 31 -- At least nine million people in Afghanistan, Ukraine, Syria and Lebanon need additional assistance to survive the coming winter, as funding shortages and rising energy prices deepen humanitarian pressures, the UN refugee agency said.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched its annual winter fundraising campaign on Friday, October 30, appealing for at least $50 million to provide emergency support during the 2026-2027 winter season.
The fundraising target is $3 million higher than the amount raised through last year's campaign. UNHCR said the appeal is aimed at individuals and private-sector donors and is intended to help address deep reductions in the agency's budget.
"Resources are scar...