Danish Contributions to UNHCR
Denmark has entered a five-year agreement with UNHCR for the period 2022-2026, and is committed to continued flexible contributions and support for sustainable solutions. In 2022, Denmark contributed a total of USD 106.9 million to UNHCR, of which USD 35.6 million was unearmarked. Denmark has consistently been a top donor to UNHCR.
Facts about Denmark as a UNHCR donor
- Denmark was amongst the earliest donors to respond to UNHCR’s response in Ukraine.
- Denmark provided urgent humanitarian support in response to the Afghanistan situation in 2022.
- In 2022, Denmark was the 8th biggest government donor and the 4th largest donor per capita.
- Denmark’s thematic focus areas: Solutions and Innovation.
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Opening doors to higher education
Denmark supports refugee education.
Meet Charlotte from Denmark
Support from Denmark enables our humanitarian colleagues to assist displaced people worldwide.
Read more about the impact of Denmark’s contributions
Danish funds ensure much needed aid to Central African refugees
A contribution from Denmark helps UNHCR strengthen the response to the deteriorating situation in the Central African Republic, forcing thousands to flee their homes.
Nordic and Baltic countries pledge important support for refugee education
From the Global Refugee Forum: Learn more about some of the Nordic and Baltic commitments aimed at enabling more refugees to go to school.
Ethiopians fleeing to Sudan receive Danish support
As conflict continues in Ethiopia’s Tigray, over 50,000 have fled to Sudan in search for refuge. Funding from Denmark allows UNHCR to quickly respond to the deteriorating situation.