UN Appeals for Rohingya Refugee Funding

The United Nations and its partners, in coordination with the Government of Bangladesh, have launched a scaled-down appeal for USD 710.5 million to address the critical needs of Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh. This 2026 Joint Response Plan (JRP) is 26% lower than the previous year's appeal, reflecting difficult prioritization amid rising global instability and declining humanitarian funding. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has warned that these funding cuts could significantly worsen conditions for the approximately 1.2 million Rohingya refugees, nearly nine years after they fled Myanmar. Key donors, including the United States, have contributed significantly in the past, but current funding levels are insufficient, with only about 60% of the appeal secured. Finland recently contributed Euro 2 million to support the response. The humanitarian community emphasizes the need for continued international solidarity and support until a voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return to Myanmar is possible, while also focusing on helping refugees build skills and resilience for self-reliance.