Icelandic contributions to UNHCR
Iceland is a reliable donor and partner to UNHCR. In 2023, Iceland’s total contribution to UNHCR amounted to approximately USD 4.2 million, of which 42% was unearmarked.
Facts about Iceland as a donor:
- In 2023, Iceland contributed over USD 1.3 million to UNHCR’s response to the Ukraine situation.
- In 2022, Iceland more than doubled its funding to UNHCR, making it our 7th biggest donor per capita.
- Iceland also provided support for UNHCR’s Afghanistan response and for the Sahel situation.
- Iceland has also provided consistent support for UNHCR efforts in Syria.
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Iceland generously funds UNHCR with USD 2.4 million.
Iceland has increased its support to UNHCR’s response to the Syria crisis considerably, showing great solidarity with refugees and internally displaced people. The USD 2.4 million contribution is the highest ever to UNHCR by Iceland.
Iceland supports UNHCR with ISK 6.5 million for the Syria Crisis
Iceland contributes with US $51,000 to UNHCR to help Syrian refugees during severe winter conditions.