Iceland as a Donor
Iceland as a Donor
UNHCR works to ensure that everyone has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled conflict, violence, or persecution at home.
UNHCR is almost entirely funded by voluntary contributions. Iceland is a reliable donor and partner to UNHCR and has increased its support considerably in recent years.
For more detailed information, visit our reporting pages.
UNHCR is almost entirely funded by voluntary contributions. Iceland is a reliable donor and partner to UNHCR and has increased its support considerably in recent years.
For more detailed information, visit our reporting pages.
Icelandic contributions to UNHCR
Iceland is a reliable donor and partner to UNHCR. In 2023, Iceland’s total contribution to UNHCR amounted to approximately USD 4.2 million, of which 42% was unearmarked.
Facts about Iceland as a donor:
- In 2023, Iceland contributed over USD 1.3 million to UNHCR’s response to the Ukraine situation.
- In 2022, Iceland more than doubled its funding to UNHCR, making it our 7th biggest donor per capita.
- Iceland also provided support for UNHCR’s Afghanistan response and for the Sahel situation.
- Iceland has also provided consistent support for UNHCR efforts in Syria.
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