Welcome to the UNHCR Cameroon page, where we share news, stories, engage with communities and find solutions for people forced to flee in the region
UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect and assist displaced people around the world and to help find lasting solutions for them. UNHCR Cameroon help people forced to flee their homes because of violence or persecution. We provide life-saving assistance to families seeking to return voluntarily, integrate locally or resettle in a third count
31/05/2026
On Mother’s🤰Day in Cameroon, we honour mothers who keep families together through displacement, loss and uncertainty.
UNHCR stands with refugee, displaced & host-community mothers—working to strengthen protection, legal identity, education, health and livelihoods.
25/05/2026
Courtesy visit of the United Nations Country Team to Mrs. Lydie Pongault, Minister of Social Affairs and Humanitarian Action, led by the Resident Coordinator, Mr. Abdourahamane Diallo.
On this occasion, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Government of the Republic of the Congo in addressing forced displacement challenges, and called for strengthened mobilization towards:
▪️ the resumption of repatriation convoys as a key durable solution
▪️ reinforced engagement with the regional CAR platform stemming from the Yaoundé Declaration (2022)
UNHCR also commended the hospitality of the Government and host communities, while emphasizing the need to further support their efforts.
21/05/2026
13/05/2026
À Minawao, l’avenir se construit au‑delà de l’aide humanitaire.
Le Gouvernement du , en partenariat avec l’Union européenne au Cameroun le gouvernement Allemand , UNHCR et , lance le projet « Solutions alternatives au Camp de Minawao » pour renforcer la résilience, l’inclusion socio‑économique et la cohésion sociale. Co-financé par l'UE et BMZ, ce projet marque une transition essentielle vers des solutions durables, ancrées dans le développement local.
05/05/2026
Behind every biometric ID card is a person with hopes, skills & a future.
In Minawao, updated documentation supports access to services & strengthens protection—especially for those who were previously undocumented.
With thanks to UNHCR partners & Cmr🇨🇲Gov.
04/05/2026
Deputy Representative for UNHCR covering Cameroon, São Tomé, Congo, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, George Menze had a productive meeting with the UNICEF Country Representative in the Republic of Congo to scale up joint action for refugee and host community children.
Key priorities:
➡️Education & child protection in Bétou, Ngabe, and Bouemba
➡️Inclusion of refugee children in national systems
➡️Improved water supply for refugees in Bouemba
Together for every child’s safety, dignity, and future.
Thank you, UNICEF, for the strong partnership.
29/04/2026
Garoua‑Boulaï – Inauguration of the Centre Polyvalent
Today in Garoua-Boulai, eastern Cameroon, UNHCR inaugurated the Centre Polyvalent, a strategic facility designed as an inclusive space serving Central African refugees and host communities.
The Centre aims to improve access to information, protection, education, empowerment and durable solutions, while strengthening social cohesion and the coordination of humanitarian and development interventions.
More than just a building, it embodies a shared vision of practical and sustainable solidarity.
29/04/2026
Le partenariat entre le HCR et l’Université de Bertoua dans la région de l’Est au Cameroun prévoit l’extension de la bibliothèque universitaire dans le Centre Polyvalent de Garoua-Boulaï, renforçant ainsi l’accès à la documentation, à la recherche et à l’apprentissage pour tous.
Un espace commun pour apprendre, dialoguer et construire ensemble l’avenir.
28/04/2026
Le HCR et l’Université de Bertoua unissent leurs efforts pour l’avenir des réfugiés et des communautés hôtes
Le HCR et l’Université de Bertoua ont signé ce jour un Mémorandum d’Entente visant à renforcer l’inclusion académique, la formation professionnelle et la recherche scientifique dans la région de l’Est du Cameroun.
Ce partenariat stratégique contribuera à faciliter l’accès des réfugiés à l’enseignement supérieur, à promouvoir la recherche sur le déplacement forcé et à produire des données utiles pour éclairer les politiques publiques et les solutions durables.
Investir dans l’éducation, c’est investir dans la dignité, la résilience et la paix sociale.
21/04/2026
What does a forward-looking response to forced displacement look like?
It means protection today—and lasting solutions tomorrow.
UNHCR works with partners on protection & durable solutions as we shape our 2027–2031 Multi-Year Multi-Partner Strategy