Estonian contributions to UNHCR
Estonia is a reliable partner to UNHCR and have contributed to the response in several refugee situations, such as Ukraine and the Rohingya situation. In 2023, Estonia provided UNHCR with a total of USD 150,400 in financial contributions, of which over USD 106,600 was unearmarked.
Facts about Estonia as a donor:
Estonia is a strong partner to UNHCR and has provided donations since 2008.
- In 2023, Estonia provided nearly USD 44,000 to the Sudan situation.
- In 2022, Estonia provided important funding to the situation in Afghanistan.
- At the Global Refugee Forum in 2023, Estonia pledged to develop the mental health and psychosocial support services available to refugees in Estonia.
- At the Global Refugee Forum in 2019, Estonia pledged to increase its support to UNHCR on digital identification.
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Estonian donation helps the most vulnerable internally displaced people in Ukraine get humanitarian assistance
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More than ever, UNHCR relies on generous donors like the Government of Estonia to provide life-saving help and protection to a record-high number of people forced to flee their homes.