UNHCR’s observations on proposal to amend the law on granting international protection in Estonia

As the war in Ukraine continues, thousands of refugees in Estonia are adapting to a new environment while striving to rebuild their lives. A Socio–Economic Insights Survey (SEIS) coordinated by UNHCR as part of the Regional Refugee Response Plan, provides insight into the experiences of refugees across 10 countries. In […]

Following a successful pilot in Poland, an inter-agency training programme for local administrations is now adapted to enhance the integration of refugees and migrants in Baltic countries.   Riga, Latvia – On 12 March, a new inter-agency initiative ‘Academy on the integration of migrants and refugees in the Baltic countries 2025-2026’ […]

Tallinn, Estonia – Today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its partners have launched the 2025 Regional Refugee Response Plan, appealing for US$ 6.4 million (2025), to support 37,000 refugees in Estonia. This funding is part of a broader US$ 1.2 billion appeal to assist 2.2 million Ukrainian refugees across […]

UNHCR is participating in a number of democracy, political and opinion festivals across the region to engage in discussions on refugee issues, both domestically and globally. Check out below in which festivals we are present.

With almost 6.5 million Ukrainian refugees globally, the scale of the crisis highlights the urgent need for sustained humanitarian assistance and integration efforts. As the Ukraine crisis has marked the fastest-growing refugee situation in Europe since World War II, the need for a lasting peace and immediate resolution to the conflict remains urgent.

TALLINN As we approach the two years mark since the full-scale invasion, millions of people, both in Ukraine, and refugees across the region, continue to need support. The majority hope to return to Ukraine one day, but just 14 per cent plan to do so in the near future. The Estonia […]

In Estonia, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, supports the local NGO Mondo to run Mondo Ukrainian Academy – an initiative that supports Ukrainian teachers and pupils to thrive in the Estonian education system. Scroll down to watch the video.

In a podcast on education and integration, experts from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the University of Tartu in Estonia and the University of Turku in Finland discuss and compare refugee students’ inclusion in education in the Nordic and Baltic countries.