From emergency to long-term response: UNHCR co-organized Nordic seminar on temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine
UNHCR and Nordic Council of Ministers brought together public authorities, academia and civil society actors from across the Nordic region to discuss protection of refugees from Ukraine in the different countries.
A record-high number have received temporary protection – now the work on a longer-term response begins
Joint press release from UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries and Nordic Council of Ministers.
Examining Ukrainian refugees’ perspectives on reception, situation, and future
UNHCR and partners have organized focus group discussions with Ukrainian refugees in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden.
Danish support reinforces UNHCR’s response to refugee arrivals in Uganda
Denmark’s support to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in Uganda means new refugee arrivals can receive healthcare support, sanitation and a safe place to sleep.
UNHCR recommendations to Denmark on strengthening refugee protection
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has developed a paper that sets out UNHCR’s views and recommendations to further strengthen refugee protection in Denmark, as well as guide Denmark’s engagement in European and international fora where issues...
UNHCR observations to Denmark’s proposed law amendment of the deportation rules
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted its observations on the Proposal for amendments to the Danish Aliens Act (Amendment of the deportation rules and introduction of the rules on deportation of foreigners covered by EU rules). The...
A Day in the Life of Massoud in Denmark
Meet 27-year-old Massoud from Syria as he shows us how to make Arabic coffee and talks about building a new life in Denmark.
Strong and timely support to UNHCR has helped millions of displaced Ukrainians
The Nordic and Baltic countries responded fast in providing support, allowing UNHCR to provide both immediate and longer-term response to people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Novo Nordisk Foundation grants 1 million DKK to UNHCR’s emergency response in Pakistan
More than 6.4 million people in Pakistan are in need of immediate humanitarian support because of the devasting flooding and landslides that have hit the country. Some 33 million people have been affected by the torrential monsoon rains and flooding, which have killed...