Stories from the Field: “I believe education can make a change.”
Why did you choose to join UNHCR? “I believe education can make a change. Different countries that have invested into education have experienced tremendous results – the Scandinavian system of education is something we should be proud of, and that’s what we are trying...
Novo Nordisk Foundation and Grundfos Foundation partner with UNHCR to strengthen inclusive health care for refugees and host communities in Kenya
The two Danish foundations commit $9 million to support the transition to an inclusive health system in Turkana County in Kenya, as part of a new Danish public-private alliance that sets the stage for the opening of the Global Refugee Forum 2023.
Ukrainian Teachers in Estonia Play Important Role in Inclusion of Refugee Children
In Estonia, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, supports the local NGO Mondo to run Mondo Ukrainian Academy – an initiative that supports Ukrainian teachers and pupils to thrive in the Estonian education system. Scroll down to watch the video.
Climate and conflict – aggregating humanitarian crises in Ethiopia
Ethiopia, a country hosting nearly a million refugees and recovering from a violent conflict displacing millions of people, is now facing another humanitarian emergency in the form of deadly weather.
Call for applicants: Interested in sharing your experiences as a refugee?
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries is pleased to announce that the call for applicants for the Refugee Speakers Programme 2024 is now open. UNHCR is looking for aspiring public speakers in Sweden with a refugee background who are passionate...
UNHCR urges Finland to protect the right to seek asylum
UNHCR is concerned about the closure of Finland’s eastern land border which may prevent people who wish to apply for asylum from accessing the territory and the asylum procedures in line with international refugee law. While States have a legitimate right to control...
Former refugee wins global Nansen award for championing education for displaced children
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced today that Abdullahi Mire – a former refugee and journalist who has championed the right to education while putting 100,000 books in the hands of refugee children in Kenya – will be the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award’s 2023...
Finland border situation: Frequently Asked Questions November 2023
The following questions and answers have been prepared by UNHCR in light of the developments at Finland’s eastern border. Is the eastern land border of Finland completely closed for people seeking asylum? Yes, as of 30 November 2023 all crossing points at the...
Nordic Asylum Practice in relation to Religious Conversion: Insights from Denmark, Norway and Sweden
UNHCR Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries and the University of Copenhagen are pleased to invite you to the launch of the report “Nordic Asylum Practice in relation to Religious Conversion: Insights from Denmark, Norway and Sweden”.
UNHCR: Forced displacement continues to grow as conflicts escalate
War and violence drove global displacement to an estimated 114 million by the end of September 2023.
Education – an Engine for Integration
In a podcast on education and integration, experts from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the University of Tartu in Estonia and the University of Turku in Finland discuss and compare refugee students’ inclusion in education in the Nordic and Baltic countries.
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.