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.
With war-affected Ukrainian refugees still in need of support, UN launches plan to respond in Latvia in 2024
RIGA Today, the Latvian chapter of the Regional Refugee Response Plan for the Ukrainian refugees is being launched in Riga. As we approach the two years’ mark since the full-scale invasion began, millions of Ukrainians, both in Ukraine and across the region, continue...
Ukrainian refugees and locals represent Latvia in UNITY EURO Cup
For the first time, Latvia was represented in the UNHCR-UEFA UNITY EURO Cup to highlight the inclusionary power of sport. Scroll down to watch the video.
New operational update Latvia
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic countries have published an operational update from Latvia, covering the period 1 April to 30 June (Q2) 2023. The update includes highlights of the activities and work done by UNHCR and our partners in Latvia, such as...
“Thanks to the support, we do not feel like strangers”
A conversation between two refugees about finding refuge and rebuilding their lives in Latvia. Scroll down to watch the conversation
UNHCR concerned with new legislation in Latvia
Statement from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on law amendments adopted in Latvia.
Observations from UNHCR on Latvian law proposals
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has submitted comments to draft amendments to the Latvian State Border Law and State Border Guard Law.
New UNHCR Representative to the Nordic and Baltic Countries
Ms. Annika Sandlund has taken up the position as UNHCR’s Representative per 1 June 2023.
Meet us at the Democracy Festivals
Again this year, 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.