Latvia supports UNHCR’s regional response to the Syria crisis
Latvia’s contribution of EUR 50 000 to the Syria crisis is an important expression of international solidarity in these times of unprecedented humanitarian needs and global displacement.
Observations on Swedish law proposal on incorporating the Convention on the Rights of the Child
UNHCR observations on Swedish law proposal “The Convention on the Rights of the Child becomes Swedish law”.
A visit for better quality
What is the best way to prepare before conducting an interview with an asylum-seeker? This was just one of several questions that were raised when representatives working with the asylum process in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania visisted the Swedish Migration Agency. Their aim is to improve the quality of the whole process.
UNHCR observations on Norwegian law proposal on revision of social security benefits for refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the Norwegian government’s law proposal regarding social security rights of asylum-seekers and refugees. The proposed amendments intend to limit refugees’ access to core social security entitlements, for...
UNHCR publishes study of unaccompanied Afghan children arriving in Sweden
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has carried out a study of the profile, experiences and reasons for flight of unaccompanied or separated children from Afghanistan seeking asylum in Sweden in 2015. The survey was conducted and supervised jointly by UNHCR Regional Bureau...
Finland supports UNHCR’s emergency work in several refugee crises
Finland has contributed EUR 8.7 million to UNHCR, of which EUR 4.5 million for the Syria crisis, EUR 2 million to the Central African Republic (CAR) crisis and EUR 2.2 million to the South Sudan crisis. In South Sudan new heavy fighting between government forces and rebel troops erupted in July 2016 and in September, the number of South Sudanese refugees sheltering in neighbouring countries passed the 1 million mark.
Denmark funds emergency response for South Sudanese refugees in Uganda with 2 million USD.
UNHCR is using USD 2 million from Denmark’s emergency fund to be able to respond immediately to the urgent needs of the displaced South Sudanese.
Quiet librarian and outspoken Syrian artist form unlikely bond
Gay refugee who fled bombs and persecution finds safety and support in Sweden.
Architect helps Syrian trio build new lives in Sweden
Lars Asklund has taken Syrian refugee Farah Hilal, her husband and brother into his home in Malmö.
Swedish same-sex couple welcome Muslim family
Married couple Gabriella and Candel Webster host Syrian refugee Ahmad.
Observations from UNHCR on Denmark’s proposal to amend the Citizenship Act
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted observations on Denmark’s proposal to amend the Danish Citizenship Act in regard to parents’ consent and a child’s ‘good conduct’, when the child derives Danish citizenship from a parent. The observations are available...
UNHCR Observations on Sweden’s proposed amendments to the law on reception of asylum-seekers
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted its observations to the law proposal concerning activities for asylum-seekers and municipality placements of unaccompanied children. The observations are available here....