UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

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July 2025 – Since the start of 2024, Bangladesh faces a new influx of Rohingya refugees fleeing conflict and persecution in Myanmar. It is estimated that approximately 200,000 new Rohingya refugees arrived in the camps in Cox’s Bazar and are requiring lifesaving humanitarian assistance. With GAC’s support, UNHCR helps enhance the protection environment for newly arrived Rohingya refugees by delivering safe and dignified reception and registration services, strengthening camp coordination and site management, and expanding multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance. Project activities include: (1) receiving and registering new arrivals; (2) providing protection services; (3) providing shelter, and other essential non-food items; (4) providing adequate water, sanitation and health services, including in reproductive health; (5) providing camp coordination and site management services; (6) providing protection, including against sexual and gender-based violence, child protection and working with governments to register asylum seekers and refugees, and help issue identity documents; and (6) expanding opportunities for durable solutions for people of concern.