The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) calls on South Africa to renew its commitment to protecting refugees, amid an increasing number of people seeking safety. In its appeal, UNHCR emphasizes that policy responses should reflect the “human stories” of displaced people, rather than treating displacement only as a statistic. The agency highlights that displaced families in South Africa face difficult and worsening conditions and stresses the need for continued support to help them access protection and essential assistance. UNHCR’s statement frames the call as a reminder that refugee protection requires ongoing government engagement and adequate resources, not only temporary measures. The agency also underlines the importance of maintaining protection systems as displacement pressures grow. Overall, UNHCR is urging South Africa to reaffirm and strengthen its refugee-protection approach to better meet the needs of refugees and asylum seekers living in precarious circumstances.