Danish Contributions to UNHCR
Denmark entered a five-year agreement with UNHCR for the period 2022-2026, and is committed to continued flexible contributions and support for sustainable solutions. In 2023, Denmark contributed a total of USD 96 million to UNHCR, of which USD 35.6 million was unearmarked. Denmark has consistently been a top donor to UNHCR.
Facts about Denmark as a UNHCR donor
- In 2023, Denmark provided important support to UNHCR’s response to the Sahel situation and the Sudan situation, and the Türkiye and Syria Earthquake Emergency Response.
- In 2023, Denmark provided USD 7.5 million in urgent humanitarian support to the Afghanistan situation.
- In 2023, Denmark was the 9th biggest government donor and the 5th largest donor per capita.
- Denmark’s thematic focus areas: Solutions and Innovation.
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Support from Denmark enables our humanitarian colleagues to assist displaced people worldwide.
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Nordic funding provides lifesaving support to displaced Yemenis
Unearmarked funding from the Nordic countries helps UNHCR continue protecting and assisting Yemenis caught in one of the world’s largest but most underfunded crises.
Nordic and Baltic funding provided warmth for Syrian refugees during freezing winter
Vital contributions from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway and Sweden helped UNHCR ensure winter assistance to Syrian refugees in Jordan and other countries in the region.
Danish emergency aid to UNHCR helps provide shelter to vulnerable people in DR Congo
As natural disasters exacerbate forced displacement, emergency support from Denmark allows UNHCR to provide shelter to vulnerable people in DR Congo.