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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