Olympic Refugee Athlete Amir Ansari: “Cycling saved my life”
A harrowing escape through Iran, Türkiye, and Greece and uncertainty about his future left Amir Ansari battling with depression and suicidal thoughts. But everything changed when he joined the Stockholm Cycling Club. This summer, he will represent the 120 million people forced to flee as part of the 2024 IOC Refugee Olympic Team.
Denmark is funding lifesaving assistance in Sudan and neighboring countries
This April marked a year since fighting broke out in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, leading to all-out war.
UNHCR Observations on the Finnish Proposal to amend the Finnish Aliens Act
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted its observations on the Proposal to amend the Finnish Aliens Act (Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle laiksi ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta) The Proposal aims to enhance the removal of people staying...
UNHCR is grateful to the Government of Denmark for their contribution to support refugees from Ukraine in Moldova
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warmly welcomes the generous contributions from the Government of Denmark, contributing with DKK 10,000,000 (USD 1,453,065). The funds are earmarked at the country level, allow UNHCR to use them to support priorities across the operation....
UNHCR’s Grandi: Let’s make refugee inclusion the norm
Today, on World Refugee Day, we honour the millions of people around the globe who are forced to flee violence and persecution. We celebrate their remarkable fortitude and capacity for renewal, despite the daunting challenges they face. The picture is rarely as...
Sa Myer Oo is Finnish Refugee Council’s Refugee of the Year 2024
An 11-year-old girl sits on a bus and looks out of the window at the spring forest landscape that flashes by. The question in her mind is: “There are only trees here – where are they taking us?”. That girl is Sa Myer Oo, known as San, the Refugee of...
UNHCR warns against apathy and inaction amid spike in forced displacement
Overall numbers rise to 120 million by May 2024; conflicts from Sudan to Gaza and Myanmar are creating new displacement and urgently require resolution.
Meet us at this summer’s Democracy Festivals
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.
Closing borders to those seeking asylum in Finland sets a dangerous precedent, warns UNHCR
Geneva/Stockholm — Finland’s eastern land border with the Russian Federation, which is some 1,300km long, has been closed since mid-December 2023. UNHCR recognizes Finland’s unique and challenging geopolitical position and its legitimate right to control and manage...
PASS THE MIC: World Refugee Day celebration in Stockholm
On 17 June, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is marking World Refugee Day in Stockholm – a day to honour the resilience, strength and courage of the many refugees across the globe.
IOC Refugee Olympic Team to represent more than 100 million displaced people at the Olympic Games Paris 2024
Thirty-six athletes from 11 different countries, hosted by 15 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and competing across 12 sports were named today as members of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Paris 2024. The announcement was made by the International Olympic Committee...
UNHCR launches fund to shield refugees and other displaced people from climate shocks
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched the UNHCR Climate Resilience Fund, seeking to boost the protection of refugees and displaced communities who are most threatened by climate change. As part of its work to protect and assist more than 114 million...