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 no let-up for war-affected Ukrainian refugees, UNHCR and partners launch plan to respond in Lithuania in 2024
VILNIUS Today, UNHCR and partners in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Security and Labour will launch the Lithuanian chapter of the RRP in Vilnius. As we approach two years since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began, millions of people, both in...
From pledge to good practice: The story of a refugee-led organization in Lithuania
During the Global Refugee Forum 2019, refugee communities in Lithuania came together, pledging to establish a refugee-led organization to strengthen refugee inclusion in the country. Four years later, the organization is helping refugees set up businesses in Lithuania and has become a positive example for others to follow. Scroll down to watch the video
Refugee Fellowship Initiative in Lithuania provides professionals forced to flee with a key to the local labour market
The Refugee Fellowship Initiative set up by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the Lithuanian Diversity Charter, the Lithuanian Red Cross and four international organizations and companies is a win-win for both refugees and businesses. Scroll down to watch the video.
Observations from UNHCR on Lithuanian law proposal
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has submitted comments to the proposed amendments to the law of the Republic of Lithuania on Legal Status of Aliens. The draft amendments to the Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Legal Status of Foreigners (No XIVP-2797) was prepared by...
New operational update Lithuania
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic countries have published an operational update from Lithuania, 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 Lithuania,...
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.
UNHCR statement on amendments of State Border Law of Lithuania
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is closely following developments in Lithuania, where the Parliament has recently adopted amendments to the State Border Law. In March, UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries analyzed the proposed amendments carefully...
New operational update Lithuania
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic countries have published an operational update from Lithuania, covering the period 1 January to 31 March (Q1) 2023. The update includes highlights of the activities and work done by UNHCR and our partners in Lithuania,...