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...
New report from UNHCR and Save the Children: Finland’s earlier relocation of asylum-seeking children from Greece showcased good and child-friendly practices
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Save the Children Finland, today launch a joint assessment report on Finland’s relocation of 126 unaccompanied minors from Greece in 2020 and 2021 as part of the voluntary EU solidarity mechanism.
UNHCR supports Latvia and Lithuania with relief items for temporary accommodation of refugees from Ukraine
STOCKHOLM: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has in the past week delivered a shipment of relief items to Latvia and Lithuania in support of the ongoing response to the Ukraine refugee situation in the two countries. As of the start of October, nearly 41,000 refugees from...
UNHCR: Alternative to detention is a better solution
The Human Rights Committee of the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) organized a round-table discussion, “Are...
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.
Angela Merkel to receive UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for protecting refugees at height of Syria crisis
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced today that Dr. Angela Merkel, the former Federal Chancellor of Germany, will receive the 2022 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. Each year, the award – named after the Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat and humanitarian Fridtjof...
The passion, vision and action of Fridtjof Nansen, humanitarian extraordinaire
Ahead of this year’s UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award, we look back at the life and achievements of the Norwegian pioneer who gave his name to the prize.
Refugees from Ukraine are eager to work but need sustained support to ensure inclusion
Most refugees from Ukraine are highly educated and willing to work and contribute to their host countries. But they need support to help ensure their socio-economic inclusion, concludes a survey by UNHCR.
UNHCR, UNICEF establish dozens of support hubs in countries hosting Ukrainian refugees
Since the escalation of the war in Ukraine, some 234,000 refugees from Ukraine were able to use protection and support services provided by 36 Blue Dot Hubs established by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and UNICEF, the UN Children’s Fund, across seven countries. The...
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.
UNHCR recommendations to Sweden on strengthening refugee protection
UNHCR has published an updated paper with recommendations on how to strengthen refugee protection in Sweden, Europe and globally.
Sir Lewis Hamilton backs UNHCR’s campaign on refugee education
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton is backing calls for all refugee children and youth to be given access to a full quality education, as a new report from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, reveals the urgent need for more international support for...