UNHCR Chief: Ramadan values more vital than ever

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, shared his warmest wishes with all those observing the holy month of Ramadan

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, shared his warmest wishes with all those observing the holy month of Ramadan, which begins in the next few days, urging solidarity with millions of forcibly displaced people worldwide.

“In a world where we tragically continue to witness unprecedented human suffering and desperation, with almost 70 million people forcibly uprooted from their homes, patience and mercy, the values of Ramadan, are more vital than ever,” Grandi said in a video address from Bangladesh.

The High Commissioner said Ramadan provides a time “to remember the innocent lives lost in pursuit of safety and asylum, and to show our support to the millions driven from their homes by violence and persecution. Let us honor their resilience and stand in solidarity with them, today and every day.”

Grandi’s message was recorded during a visit to Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh, at the centre of an area hosting almost one