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.
The Suji family, members of the Rohingya stateless minority, were reunited in Greece in November 2024 after years of separation with the support of the Greek Council for Refugees, in partnership with UNHCR.
Are you a refugee, asylum-seeker or stateless person looking for help? Visit the HELP site to find support and services from UNHCR.
Since 1952, UNHCR has worked in Greece with Greek authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, volunteer networks and refugee communities to support refugee protection and inclusion, while promoting a favourable environment for refugees, asylum-seekers and stateless people.
UNHCR provides expert advice to the Government on asylum, reception and durable solutions to inform and improve its legislation, policies and programming.
In Greece, UNHCR prioritizes access to asylum, refugee inclusion and employability and cross-cutting support to vulnerable groups such as unaccompanied children and survivors of different forms of violence affecting women and children. UNHCR supports asylum-seekers and refugees by providing information on their rights, asylum procedures, offering counselling, legal aid, referrals to specialized services and participation in livelihoods programmes.
UNHCR raises awareness and advocates for sustainable responses, collaborating with local and central authorities, civil society and the private sector to promote refugee inclusion and create training and employment opportunities so that refugees can thrive in and make a contribution to their new home.
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Greece
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For information about our operation in Greece, please contact us through our Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
