World Diabetes Foundation and UNHCR launch ambitious new partnership to improve health services for refugees living with noncommunicable diseases
The three-year project will be implemented in Burundi, Sudan and Tanzania. The aim is that up to one million refugees, returnees and internally displaced women and men, and at least 500,000 people from the host communities, will benefit from better noncommunicable disease care.
The Novo Nordisk Foundation provides large grant in support of Afghan refugees
The generous grant of over 3 million USD (20 million DKK) will support UNHCR’s essential work to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghan refugees.
UNHCR receives largest private sector contribution for Afghanistan crisis in 2021
The LEGO Foundation and KIRKBI, the owners of the LEGO Group, contribute 30 million DKK US$4.7 million) to support UNHCR’s emergency response in Afghanistan.
News comment by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on Denmark’s new law on the transfer of asylum-seekers to third countries
Today, the Danish Parliament approved amendments to the Danish Aliens Act. The amendments will enter into effect if Denmark secures a formal agreement with a third country. This could see the forcible transfer of asylum-seekers and the abdication of Denmark’s...
UNHCR urges the Danish Parliament not to adopt the Government’s proposed bill on the transfer of asylum seekers to a third country
Statement by Henrik M. Nordentoft, UNHCR Representative to the Nordic and Baltic Countries The Danish Parliament is currently considering a government bill that would enable asylum seekers in Denmark to be transferred to a third country for their asylum application to...
Danish funds ensure much needed aid to Central African refugees
A contribution from Denmark helps UNHCR strengthen the response to the deteriorating situation in the Central African Republic, forcing thousands to flee their homes.
The LEGO Foundation and UNHCR come together to bring the power of learning through play to refugee children in Ethiopia
The partnership ensures 37,500 refugee and host community children can continue their education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Observations from UNHCR on Danish law proposal on externalization
UNHCR’s observations to the Danish government’s law proposal on the possibility to transfer asylum-seekers to asylum processing and accommodation in third countries.
The Novo Nordisk Foundation supports UNHCR’s humanitarian efforts in Ethiopia with vital contribution
With hundreds of thousands fleeing, the need for emergency aid in Tigray is enormous. The Novo Nordisk Foundation provides much-needed support for UNHCR’s relief work.