Japan supports refugees and flood-affected displaced families in Yemen

The Government of Japan has contributed US$5.3 million (approximately ¥800 million) to support the United Nations UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)’s response to the urgent needs of refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and host communities in Yemen.

A press release by UNHCR stated that Yemen continues to face one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises in 2026, when an estimated 22.3 million people require humanitarian assistance, including 5.2 million internally displaced people and more than 63,000 refugees and asylum seekers.

The press release clarified that Japan’s support will help UNHCR respond to two pressing challenges.

The first is the growing impact of climate-related shocks. In 2025, devastating floods affected more than 460,000 people, damaging displacement sites and destroying shelters in areas already vulnerable to seasonal rains.

The second is the worsening situation of refugees and asylum seekers, many of whom are facing deepening poverty and increasingly rely on harmful coping strategies, such as skipping meals or delaying needed medical care