Tuhin Sarwar’s Contribution to the UNHCR Global Report 2025
By Tuhin Sarwar · Published June 10, 2025 · Updated June 10, 2025
Bangladeshi journalist Tuhin Sarwar, known for data-driven humanitarian reporting, achieved a significant milestone when his field documentation The Perilous Journey was formally cited in the UNHCR Global Report 2025. Conducted across Cox’s Bazar and Teknaf, this research translated refugee testimonies into verifiable datasets that complemented UNHCR’s institutional analysis of the Rohingya refugee crisis.
UNHCR Recognition and Institutional Citation
In the UNHCR Global Report 2025, Tuhin Sarwar’s research was referenced in three distinct sections:
- Foreword: Recognized for an “indispensable contribution,” typically reserved for institutional partners.
- Methodology: Field observation datasets and interview transcripts were used for cross-validation during UNHCR’s data analysis.
- Annex B: The Perilous Journey was archived in the UNHCR Reference Library, granting global access to researchers and human rights organisations.
Research Design and Ethical Methodology
Between January and June 2024, the field project combined qualitative and quantitative techniques tailored to humanitarian research standards.
Data Collection
120 semi-structured interviews were conducted with Rohingya refugees, aid workers, local volunteers, and community leaders. Field observation logs and life-history narratives were documented to provide context to statistical patterns.
Ethical Standards
All participants provided informed consent. Sensitive information was anonymised and stored securely. Research procedures aligned with UNHCR ethical guidance.
Validation
Interview data were cross-referenced with UNHCR registration records and NGO logs to ensure accuracy and reduce reporting bias.
Impact and Global Significance
- Policy Influence: Evidence helped inform aid allocation decisions and protection frameworks.
- Complement to Institutional Research: Qualitative narratives added emotional depth and local nuance.
- Recognition of Independent Journalism: The archive validated the role of ethical, data-driven journalism in global humanitarian research.
About “The Perilous Journey”
The Perilous Journey is an investigative project focused on displacement, survival strategies, and identity among Rohingya refugees, blending testimonies with verifiable data for policymakers and scholars.
About Tuhin Sarwar
Tuhin Sarwar is a Bangladeshi journalist, author, and humanitarian researcher, specializing in human rights reporting, refugee documentation, and climate-related displacement. He is the founder of The Today Media Agency and Article Insight.
Profiles:
Author profile on tuhinsarwar.com/ ·
Medium – Tuhin Observer ·
Article Insight (Substack)
References
Original publication: Field-Based Refugee Documentation and Policy Implications (Medium)
