Estonian contributions to UNHCR
Estonia is a reliable partner to UNHCR and have contributed to the response in several refugee situations, such as Ukraine and the Rohingya situation. In 2022, Estonia provided UNHCR with a total of USD 700,000 in financial contributions, of which over USD 100,000 was unearmarked. Estonia was a top 50 donor to UNHCR.
Facts about Estonia as a donor:
Estonia is a strong partner to UNHCR and has provided donations since 2008.
- In 2022, Estonia provided USD 285,000 for UNHCR’s response to the Ukraine situation.
- Between 2018 and 2021, Estonia contributed over USD 900,000 to UNHCR’s Ukraine operation.
- In 2022, Estonia provided important funding to the situation in Afghanistan.
- At the Global Refugee Forum, Estonia pledged to increase its support to UNHCR on digital identification.
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Read more about the impact of Estonia’s contributions
Through computerisation, UNHCR helps increase access to health services along the contact line in eastern Ukraine
Thanks to funding from Estonia, UNHCR delivers laptops to health centres.
UNHCR strengthens efforts on digital identity for refugees with Estonian support
In a successful implementation of its pledge at the Global Refugee Forum, Estonia has provided an expert on digital identity to further UNHCR’s efforts in digital transformation.
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.