Life-saving evacuations from Libya supported by Danish funding
Hundreds of refugees have already been moved out of harm’s way in Libya, and to safety in Rwanda’s new transit center, which is supported by funding from countries like Denmark.
First Estonian refugee Christmas market leaves a sweet taste in visitors’ mouths
Exotic sweets to put in Santa’s gift bag could be purchased at the first refugee Christmas market held in Estonia.
Thank you, Northern Europe
UNHCR’s Regional Representative thanks the countries in Northern Europe for strong and important contributions at the first ever Global Refugee Forum.
Historic forum yields pledges of jobs, education for refugees
First-ever Global Refugee Forum wraps up with over 770 pledges to boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts.
Improving mental health services for refugees in Finland
A good practice from Finland.
Northern Europe turns solidarity into action
States and stakeholders in Northern Europe are showing Solidarity in Action at the Global Refugee Forum by pledging to create solutions in the region and beyond – and strengthen support for refugees and their host communities.
Sweden’s Priority Global Quota for Resettlement
A good practice from Sweden.
Code+Create by Finn Church Aid
A good practice from Finland.
World gathering on refugees opens in Geneva after ‘decade of displacement’
A three-day global gathering aimed at transforming the way the world responds to refugee situations starts today in Geneva, Switzerland.
Private sector steps up for refugees as Global Refugee Forum opens in Geneva
More than 30 entities from the private sector – including enterprises, law firms, foundations and many more from the entire world – have announced pledges worth more than 250 million USD at the Global Refugee Forum.
Northern Europe shares its good experiences
As inspiration for the international community, countries and stakeholders are showcasing good practices at the Global Refugee Forum.
UNHCR urges intensified support for displaced Afghans and refugee hosting nations
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.