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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Support from Denmark provides much needed aid to people fleeing conflict and climate impact in the Sahel
In a region with one of the world’s fastest growing displacement crises, Danish emergency funding helps UNHCR to continue to provide life-saving protection and support.
Nordic contributions allow UNHCR to strengthen the emergency response in Afghanistan
Timely contributions from Denmark, Finland, and Norway enable UNHCR to continue providing life-saving assistance to hundreds of thousands of internally displaced Afghans.
Danish funds ensure much needed aid to Central African refugees
A contribution from Denmark helps UNHCR strengthen the response to the deteriorating situation in the Central African Republic, forcing thousands to flee their homes.