Report fraud, misconduct and sexual abuse

All UNHCR services and activities are always free of charge. At no point will you be asked to pay or do favours for any of the services provided by UNHCR or any of its partners.

UNHCR does not tolerate fraud, misconduct, or sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). If you have seen or experienced any of these involving UNHCR staff, partners, or service providers, you have the right to report it.

We take all reports seriously and treat them with confidentiality. While our ability to act may vary depending on who is involved (e.g., staff, partners, external actors), we will always review your report and take appropriate steps.

Select below the option that best describes the situation you want to report:

Misconduct by anyone working for or with UNHCR

If you suspect anyone working with or for UNHCR, including UNHCR personnel, our partner organizations, committed fraud please report it directly to the UNHCR Inspector General’s Office (IGO):

Fraud by third parties (online scams and impersonators)

If you are a victim of fraud, report the incident to UNHCR or the local authorities!

Fraud committed by forcibly displaced and stateless persons

Forcibly displaced and stateless persons are at risk of being tricked by fraudsters, and some may commit fraud themselves. You can report such actions

Not sure who committed the fraud?  

If you’ve experienced or witnessed fraud that is harming or putting at risk forcibly displaced people who receive support from UNHCR – but you don’t know who is responsible, or the situation doesn’t clearly match the three categories above – you can still report it to UNHCR. Your report will be treated confidentially. 

Will my information be kept confidential?

Yes. UNHCR protects the identity of those who report and does not share it without your consent.

For more information:

IGO’s webpage