UNHCR and the University of Nicosia enter a partnership agreement
Signed on the occasion of World Refugee Day, the agreement aims to provide increased opportunities for refugees to access tertiary education.
UNHCR welcomes UK Court ruling on Cyprus-based SBA refugees
The ruling, which overturned an initial High Court decision, means that a solution to the plight of six refugee families who arrived on the base in 1998, may now be in sight.
Banking law amendment paves the way for refugees and asylum-seekers to access banking services
The new law remedies a long-standing obstacle preventing refugees and asylum-seekers without national passports from accessing these services.
Banking law amendment paves the way for refugees and asylum-seekers to access banking services
Ελληνικά Nicosia – UNHCR is pleased to join today the discussions at the Parliament Finance Committee about the Bill transposing the European Accounts Directive 2014/92/EU. The discussion takes place just a few weeks following the amendment of the Business of Credit Institutions Law, which remedied a long-standing obstacle that prevented refugees and asylum-seekers […]
UNHCR is looking for candidates to fill a number of positions worldwide
UNHCR is looking for candidates to fill a number of positions worldwide which are targeted at experienced professionals in various functional areas. Please visit UNHCR’s global webpage www.unhcr.org/careers for details on available vacancies and on how to apply. The deadline for application is 11 April 2017.
Refugees in Cyprus inspired by visit of two women dedicated to sports and refugee aid work
Tegla Louroupe and Gelly Aroni share a persistence and determination to help others, to make a change and alleviate refugee suffering in their home countries of Kenya and Greece.