Norway’s contributions to displaced and war-affected families in Ukraine remain critical amid ongoing hostilities
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine is continuing to cause massive displacement, civilian casualties, and damage to infrastructure. Norway’s contribution via The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, remains a lifeline for families in Ukraine.
Syria: UNHCR comment on asylum processing suspension and returns
This is a summary of remarks made by Shabia Mantoo, Global Spokesperson for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, at the regular UN Press Briefing in Geneva. Suspension of processing / decision making on Syrian asylum requests in a number of European states As events have...
Statement on Syria by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi
Syria is at a crossroads – between peace and war, stability and lawlessness, reconstruction or further ruin. After 14 years of conflict, recent developments bring hope that the suffering of the Syrian people may finally end, and that the world’s largest forced...
Resettlement – A lifeline for the most vulnerable
UNHCR was created to assist and protect refugees uprooted by war and persecution. Resettlement has always been a fundamental element of refugee protection. Resettlement is the transfer of refugees from an asylum country to another State that has agreed to admit them...
Call for applicants: Interested in sharing your experiences as a refugee?
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries is pleased to announce that the call for applicants for the Refugee Speakers Programme 2025 is now open. UNHCR is looking for aspiring public speakers in Sweden with a refugee background who are passionate...
UNHCR Observations on the Finnish Proposal to amend the Aliens Act (temporary protection)
UNHCR‘s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted its observations on the Finnish Government’s Proposal to amend the Aliens Act (temporary protection) (Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (tilapäinen suojelu))....
UNHCR Observations on the Proposal to amend the Finnish Aliens Act (family reunification)
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted its observation on the Proposal to amend the Finnish Aliens Act (family reunification) (Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (peheenyhdistäminen)). The Proposal aims at...
Call for interest: Share your experiences of the family reunification process
Are you currently or have you been in the family reunification process? In December 2024, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is organizing focus group discussions on family reunification in Sweden. UNHCR is looking for refugees and their family members who have experiences...
UNHCR report reveals climate change is a growing threat to people already fleeing war, violence and persecution
Baku, 12 November 2024 – People forced to flee war, violence and persecution are increasingly finding themselves on the front line of the global climate crisis, a new report warns, exposing them to a lethal combination of threats but without the funding and support to...
UNHCR Observations on the Danish Proposal for Law on Amendments to the Law on Temporary Residence Permits for Persons Displaced from Ukraine
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted its observations on the Proposal for Law on Amendments to the Law on Temporary Residence Permits for Persons Displaced from Ukraine.
Sweden Aids Uganda’s Efforts in Providing Safe Haven and Self-Reliance for Africa’s Largest Refugee Population
Uganda provides a home to nearly 1.7 million refugees and asylum-seekers, the highest number in Africa, most of whom come from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Latvia won Unity Euro Cup 2024
The 2024 Unity EURO Cup brought together refugees and host communities in a landmark initiative for social integration.