Iceland vital support amid Ukraine’s protracted crisis
Over three years into war, 12.7 million refugees remain in need of humanitarian assistance. Support from Iceland means UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is better equipped to provide critical support to refugees facing immense hardship.
Regional Training Initiative Launched to Strengthen Refugee and Migrant Integration in Baltic Cities
Following a successful pilot in Poland, an inter-agency training programme for local administrations is now adapted to enhance the integration of refugees and migrants in Baltic countries. Riga, Latvia – On 12 March, a new inter-agency initiative ‘Academy on the...
After three years of war, Ukrainians need peace and aid
This is a summary of what was said by Philippe Leclerc, UNHCR Director of the Regional Bureau for Europe – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
High Employment and Education Enrollment Among Ukrainian Refugees in Estonia, but Continued Solidarity Needed
Tallinn, Estonia – Today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its partners have launched the 2025 Regional Refugee Response Plan, appealing for US$ 6.4 million (2025), to support 37,000 refugees in Estonia. This funding is part of a broader US$ 1.2 billion appeal...
Statement by UNHCR’s Filippo Grandi on the impact of global aid cuts on refugees
GENEVA – Brutal funding cuts in the humanitarian sector are putting millions of lives at risk. The consequences for people fleeing danger will be immediate and devastating: Refugee women and girls at extreme risk of rape and other abuse are already losing access to...
Fika and flourishing friendships: how a community support programme is making a difference in southern Sweden
A pilot community support programme in Sjöbo Municipality is helping Lana Alnajjar and other refugees settle into their new lives in Sweden. The programme has been so successful that the municipality has decided to make it a permanent part of their integration efforts.
High Employment and Education Enrollment Among Ukrainian Refugees in Latvia, but Continued Solidarity Needed
Riga, Latvia – Today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its partners have launched the 2025-2026 Regional Refugee Response Plan, with the hope of raising US$ 5,8 million (2025) to support 48,000 refugees in Latvia. This funding is part of a broader US$ 1.2...
UNHCR’s Observations on Sweden’s Proposal for a New Reception Act
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has provided its observations on Sweden’s legislative proposal, “The Reception Act: A New Law for the Organized Reception of Asylum Seekers and Efficient Returns” (SOU 2024:68). The proposal introduces...
Education that gives hope in uncertain times – Welcome to a Professional Development Day for Teachers
How can we share knowledge about global challenges and progress in a way that fosters hope and engagement among children and young people? On 16 May, UNHCR, together with UN organisations in Sweden and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, invites...
UNHCR’s Grandi urges world to remember Ukraine’s displaced and war-affected people
This statement is attributable to Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
High Employment and Education Enrollment Among Ukrainian Refugees in Lithuania, but Continued Solidarity Needed
Vilnius, Lithuania – Today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its partners have launched the 2025 Regional Refugee Response Plan, with the hope of raising US$ 10,9 million (2025) to support 55,000 refugees in Lithuania. This funding is part of a broader US$ 1.2...
UNHCR Observation on the Finnish Proposal to amend the Aliens Act
UNHCR Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted its observations on the Finnish Government’s Proposal to amend the Aliens Act (Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta). The Proposal contains several proposed amendments to...