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...
Novo Nordisk Foundation grants 1 million DKK to UNHCR’s emergency response in Pakistan
More than 6.4 million people in Pakistan are in need of immediate humanitarian support because of the devasting flooding and landslides that have hit the country. Some 33 million people have been affected by the torrential monsoon rains and flooding, which have killed...
Reception center in Latvia is helping and welcoming Ukrainian refugees into society
In capital Riga, a one-stop reception center was quickly established to provide crucial services for the many Ukrainian refugees arriving.
UNHCR launches exhibition on refugees in higher education
The photo exhibition “Becoming Who We Are” will be on digital display at Kista Library in Stockholm, Sweden, for the month of September.
Protecting Rohingya refugees and building monsoon resilience
Swedish support allows UNHCR to prepare for and respond to the monsoon season that exacerbates the situation in the world’s largest refugee camp in Bangladesh.
6 months after the war in Ukraine started
Comment from UNHCR’s Representative to the Nordic and Baltic countries
UNHCR survey finds refugees from Ukraine hope to go home
Refugees will need continued support until they are able to return.
IOM, UNHCR and UNICEF urge European States to end child detention
New recommendations released by the three agencies offer solutions and alternatives to the continued practice of detaining asylum-seeking, refugee and migrant children across Europe.
New report analyzes Norway’s asylum law and access to territory
The Norwegian Organisation for Asylum Seekers (NOAS) has examined Norway’s asylum law and practice related to access to territory, the application of the concept of safe third country and adherence to the principle of non-penalization of asylum– seekers...
New report analyzes Sweden’s temporary protection for people fleeing Ukraine
A new UNHCR-commissioned study provides an overview and analysis of how Sweden has implemented the Temporary Protection Directive for refugees from Ukraine.