Thousands still fleeing Sudan daily, after one year of war
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Olga Sarrado Mur – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
New partnership with Flying Tiger Copenhagen: Enabling 100,000 displaced people in Syria to read more easily
For many people, it is easy to get hold of a pair of reading glasses if their vision suddenly starts to decline and it becomes more difficult to read. But for people who have been forced to flee their homes, it can have major consequences when the vision begins to...
Call for interest: Share your experiences of the family reunification process
Have you been in the family reunification process and are you willing to share your experiences with us? In May 2024, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is organizing focus group discussions on family reunification in Sweden and in Norway. UNHCR is looking for refugees and...
Finland should not violate international agreements by restricting the rights of people in need of protection
This is a joint statement from UNHCR Nordic and Baltic Countries, the Finnish Red Cross, the Finnish Refugee Council, and the UN Association of Finland. Finland is planning a law on temporary measures to combat instrumentalization of migration, which would introduce...
UNHCR Observations on the Finnish Proposal to Enact a Law on Temporary Measures
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted its observations on the Proposal to enact a law on temporary measures (the Government’s proposal to the parliament for a law on temporary measures to combat instrumentalized immigration). The...
UNHCR Observations on the proposal to amend the Finnish Citizenship Act
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted its observations on the Proposal to amend the Citizenship Act (the Government’s Proposal to the Parliament for the law amending the Citizenship Act). The Proposal aims to encourage and prepare...
UNHCR launches the Refugee Speakers Programme 2024
To amplify the voices and stories of people who have been forced to flee their homes, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launched the Refugee Speakers Programme for the third year in a row.
UNHCR Observations on the 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 (the Government’s proposal to the parliament to amend the Aliens Act). The Proposal aims at making international protection...
An outpouring of solidarity – two years of Nordic-Baltic response to the full-scale war in Ukraine
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.
UNHCR Observations on the Finnish Government’s Proposal to introduce a border procedure
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted its observations on the Proposal to amend the Finnish Aliens Act (the Government’s proposal to the parliament to amend the Aliens Act and related laws). The Proposal seeks to introduce a border...
Full-scale Ukraine war enters third year, prolonging uncertainty and exile for millions of displaced
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Regional Director for Europe, Philippe Leclerc – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Building connections together: Community sponsorship pilot for refugees in Rautjärvi
In late November 2023, Senior Durable Solutions Associate Erika Löfgren visited the community sponsorship pilot programme in Simpele, Rautjärvi, in south-eastern Finland. The pilot was initiated in January 2023 and is funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration...