EU, UNHCR extend €14m support for Rohingyas

European Union (EU) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced a renewal of their partnership with a futher EUR14 million development grant to supporting Rohingyas and the communities hosting them in Bangladesh.

The contribution comes on the eve of World Refugee Day, observed annually on June 20, which is an opportunity to honour the resilience and strength of people forced to flee their homes because of violence and 
persecution, reiterate support for those living in displacement and also recognise the contribution of host communities. 

Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Thursday said the European Union (EU) is committed to supporting Rohingyas and the communities hosting them in Bangladesh. 

"As needs remain protracted, we need to transform the response," he said as the European Union (EU) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced a renewal of their partnership with a futher EUR 14 million development grant.
 
The grant will help sustain lifesaving assistance and strengthen protection for the 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar and support the livelihoods of the host community. 

UNHCR works alongside the Government of Bangladesh, humanitarian partners and donors to strengthen refugee protection as part of the 2025-2026 Joint Response Plan (JRP) for the Rohingya humanitarian crisis. 

The Plan calls for USD 710 million this year to meet the most critical needs of 1.2 million Rohingya refugees, including new arrivals, and to ensure they can live in dignity until they can return home voluntarily, in safety and with full rights, said the UN Refugee Agency.