New operational update Estonia
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic countries have published an operational update from Estonia, 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 Estonia, such...
New operational update Latvia
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic countries have published an operational update from Latvia, 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 Latvia, such...
UNHCR Recommendations to Finland
UNHCR provides its comments on how to strengthen refugee protection in Finland, Europe and globally.
New tool guides practitioners to effective integration programmes
In November, UNHCR and the Migration Policy Group (MPG) launched the Toolkit for Effective Inclusion and Integration of Refugees in Estonia, the fifth country in the Nordic and Baltic region.
The earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria: A crisis within the crisis
Funding from Norway helps UNHCR respond to the humanitarian crisis, following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.
UNHCR observations on Swedish law proposal to restrict the right to family reunification
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted observations to Sweden’s proposed amendments to the Aliens Act. The proposal presents several restrictions on the possibility to obtain a residence permit in Sweden, for example through...
UNHCR launches the Refugee Speakers Programme 2023 in Sweden and Lithuania
Following a successful programme in Sweden last year, UNHCR launches the Refugee Speakers Programme in Sweden and Lithuania to amplify the voices and stories of persons with refugee background.
UNHCR grateful to the Faroe Islands for their support to protection of displaced people
Generous contributions from the Faroe Islands have helped UNHCR ensure assistance and protection to people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Observations from UNHCR on Lithuanian law proposals
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has submitted comments to proposed amendments to the laws of the Republic of Lithuania on Legal Status of Aliens and on State Border and Its Protection.
Visiting earthquake-ravaged areas of Türkiye and Syria, UNHCR’s Grandi urges more support for survivors trying to rebuild
Istanbul, Türkiye — UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, concluded a five-day visit to earthquake-devastated areas of Syria and Türkiye, visiting survivors and affected people, as well as humanitarian staff on the ground providing urgent support to...
UNHCR observations to Denmark’s removal of sunrise clause on transfer of asylum-seekers to a third country
UNHCR, the UN refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to Denmark’s amendments to the Aliens Act and the Citizenship Act. The amendments in the Aliens Act concern the removal of the sunrise clause on the possibility to transfer asylum-seekers for adjudication of...
Lithuanian Refugee Council amongst refugee-led organizations awarded by UNHCR’s new Innovation Fund
UNHCR has established a new fund seeking to support refugee-led organizations and initiatives.