UNHCR welcomes Iceland’s decision to join global efforts to end statelessness
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Iceland’s accession to the United Nations Statelessness Conventions, key international treaties to counter statelessness. “We welcome Iceland’s accession, which brings the world one step closer towards ending statelessness,” said...
UNHCR congratulates Jonava on joining the Council of Europe’s network of “Intercultural Cities”
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Jonava’s membership of the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities Programme. Jonava is not only the first Lithuanian but also the first Baltic city to join the network. The CoE Intercultural Cities network provides expertise...
UNHCR warns asylum under attack at Europe’s borders, urges end to pushbacks and violence against refugees
Alarmed at the increasing frequency of expulsions and pushbacks of refugees and asylum-seekers at Europe’s land and sea borders, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for states to investigate and halt these practices. “UNHCR has received a continuous stream of...
With refugee resettlement at a record low in 2020, UNHCR calls on States to offer places and save lives
Low quotas and the impact of COVID-19 resulted in only 22,770 resettled refugees in 2020.
Ethiopians fleeing to Sudan receive Danish support
As conflict continues in Ethiopia’s Tigray, over 50,000 have fled to Sudan in search for refuge. Funding from Denmark allows UNHCR to quickly respond to the deteriorating situation.
UNHCR calls for EU to ensure a new chapter for refugee protection
UNHCR’s recommendations to the EU Presidencies in 2021.
Recommendations to Denmark on strengthening refugee protection
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has developed a set of recommendations on strengthening refugee protection at the national, European and global level.
Solidarity in action: One year on from the Global Refugee Forum
At the end of 2019, the energy and optimism of the first Global Refugee Forum created an atmosphere of anticipation for the years ahead. Expectations were high to mobilize action towards the objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees and the fulfilment of the 1,400...
UNHCR marks 70 years of protecting people forced to flee
The UN Refugee Agency turns 70 and uses anniversary to reflect and thank supporters in the Nordic and Baltic region.
UNHCR’s 70th anniversary is no cause for celebration
On 14 December, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will be 70 years old. For an organization that should have ceased to exist after three years, it is an uncomfortable birthday that we are not in the mood to celebrate. As a shattered world...
UNHCR’s observations to report from Sweden’s Migration Committee
UNHCR’s observations on the proposed legislative amendments to the Swedish Aliens Act from the report by the cross-party Committee of Inquiry on Migration.
UNHCR launches Danish teaching material on refugees
In close collaboration with the Danish publisher Alinea, UNHCR has developed a new, free educational course for schools in order to provide young people with knowledge and insight into an important yet complex topic.