Norwegian contributions to UNHCR
Norway is one of UNHCR’s most important strategic partners and a generous donor. In 2022, Norway was UNHCR’s sixth biggest government donor with more than USD 118 million, and second biggest donor per capita. 61 per cent of Norway’s 2022 contribution to UNHCR was unearmarked.
Facts about Norway as a donor:
- In 2022, Norway provided contributions to UNHCR’s response to the Ukraine situation, Syria situation, Afghanistan situation, Venezuela situation and South Sudan situation.
- Norway is a strong supporter of education for displaced children and refugees.
- At the Global Refugee Forum, Norway pledged USD 850,000 to UNHCR’s resettlement efforts.
- Norway also supports UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award and contributes annually with a monetary prize to the Nansen Refugee Award winner.
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Support from Norway enables our humanitarian colleagues to assist displaced people worldwide.
2022 in Review: Norway as a Donor
Protecting internally displaced people worldwide with support from Norway
Support from Norway enables our humanitarian colleagues to assist displaced people worldwide.
Read more about the impact of Norway’s contributions
Norwegian funds come at vital time for people fleeing Ukraine
As Europe is facing the fastest growing refugee crisis since World War II, UNHCR welcomes Norway’s strong support and solidarity with people fleeing the hostilities in Ukraine.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees visited Norway
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited Oslo on 8 March 2022.
Nordic contributions allow UNHCR to strengthen the emergency response in Afghanistan
Timely contributions from Denmark, Finland, and Norway enable UNHCR to continue providing life-saving assistance to hundreds of thousands of internally displaced Afghans.