UNHCR Observations on the proposed amendments to the Norwegian Immigration Act
UNHCR’s observations to the proposed amendments to Chapter 12 of the Norwegian Immigration Act on the use of coercive measures.
Danish private sector hires refugees – because it’s good business
The private sector plays a key role in providing opportunities for refugees. From employment, integration and business opportunities, to providing critical goods and services. In Denmark, refugees are offered paid internships in different industries through a...
UN seeks $4.63 billion to aid Syrian refugees and host nations
Funding appeal launched at Helsinki event seeks to ease desperate plight of 4.7 million refugees and neighbouring countries hosting them.
Estonia donates half a million euros to UNHCR’s emergency operations
As 2016 draws to a close, the world is witnessing a record high level of forced displacement, with over 65 million people on the move. While new refugee crises are erupting, unresolved and protracted refugee situations worldwide shows no signs of being resolved in the nearest future. The challenges faced by UNHCR in attempting to respond to multiple life-threatening crises and ever-growing humanitarian needs are rapidly expanding.
Sweden’s unearmarked core support to UNHCR saves refugees’ lives
Sweden is one of UNHCR’s most important donors and the largest donor of unearmarked funds which UNHCR can use where the needs are the greatest. Sweden donates its unearmarked support as a core contribution at the beginning of each year and in 2016 Sweden has increased its unearmarked support to a record high SEK 815 million which has saved lives and created durable solutions for many people forced to flee.
Syrian mother reunites with children she feared had drowned
Manal was working for the Syrian Ministry of Justice when the violence of the country’s conflict came too close for comfort. Running out of options, she made a decision that no mother should have to make: she fled for her life, leaving her three children behind....
Observations from UNHCR on Lithuanian law proposal on integration policy
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the Lithuanian government’s draft integration policy for foreigners granted asylum in the country. UNHCR welcomes the effort to outline a comprehensive approach to integration for persons granted asylum...
Observations from UNHCR on Estonian law proposal on the procedure for interviewing asylum-seekers
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the Estonian government’s draft decree that seeks to establish the procedure for interviewing applicants for international protection. UNHCR welcomes the initiative of the Ministry of the Interior to...
Observations by UNHCR on the Norwegian proposal to improve age assessments of unaccompanied minors
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the proposed legislative motion regarding age assessments of unaccompanied and separated child asylum seekers. The proposal seeks to clarify the method for assessing the age of minors seeking asylum in...
Observations from UNHCR on law proposal regarding expulsion of foreigners
UNHCR’s observations to the Danish government’s proposed amendments to the Aliens legislation with the aim to allow for expulsion, to the greatest possible extent, of foreigners who have resorted to criminal activity in Denmark.
Young man from Mosul focuses lens on new life in Finland
Within months of escaping, Iraqi refugee Ahmed Alalousi enjoyed three exhibitions and made a video with a Finnish rapper.
Iceland generously funds UNHCR with USD 2.4 million.
Iceland has increased its support to UNHCR’s response to the Syria crisis considerably, showing great solidarity with refugees and internally displaced people. The USD 2.4 million contribution is the highest ever to UNHCR by Iceland.