Due to U.S. funding cuts, the U.N. Refugee Agency, or UNHCR, closed its office in Trinidad & Tobago.

Date: 8/25

Region: Latin America & Caribbean

Country: Trinidad & Tobago

Topic: Refugees & Displacement

Policy Lens: Migration & Mobility

Entry Type: Operational Impact

Additional Context: According to the UNHCR, coordination and support is now managed through a regional office in Panama, according to their press release.

Due to U.S. funding cuts, regionally UNHCR decreased national staff by 51%, international staff by 45%, and cut several important programs related to humanitarian support and integration.

Source: Refugees International,UNHCR