Greece
Greece
UNHCR’s work in Greece focuses on supporting the authorities to ensure a favourable protection space for asylum-seekers and refugees in Greece, as well as fostering an inclusive environment to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.
Blessing Ibeakam (on the left), a refugee from Nigeria, and Mamadou Oury Diallo (on the right), an asylum-seeker from Guinea, take part in the Cooking with Refugees Festival in Greece.
Are you a refugee, asylum-seeker or stateless person looking for help? Visit the HELP site to find support and services from UNHCR.
Key statistics
146,837
people were displaced or stateless (or returning from forced displacement) within the country at the end of 2024
116,467
people were registered as refugees in the country at the end of 2024, mostly from Ukraine and Afghanistan
$39 million
are needed in 2025 to ensure that operations and programmes in Greece are sustained
Since 1952, UNHCR has worked in Greece with Greek authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, volunteer networks and local and refugee communities to support refugee protection and inclusion, while promoting a favourable environment for stateless people.
UNHCR supports the Government, which leads the refugee response, by providing expert advice and evidence-based analysis on asylum, reception and durable solutions to inform and improve its policies and programming.
In Greece, UNHCR prioritizes improving access to asylum, interventions for refugees’ integration and cross-cutting support to vulnerable groups such as unaccompanied children and survivors of gender-based violence. UNHCR provides information on rights and procedures and supports asylum-seekers and refugees with referrals, legal aid and specialized services.
UNHCR raises awareness and advocates for sustainable solutions, collaborating with local authorities, civil society and the private sector to enhance refugee inclusion and create training and employment opportunities, allowing refugees to thrive in their new home.
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Greece
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