UNHCR’s observations on Denmark’s proposal on restrictions on permanent residence permits
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted observations to the Danish government’s proposad amendments to the Aliens Act (Strengthening the rules on permanent residence permits). The legislative amendments aim to make it more difficult to obtain an indefinite...
Danish private sector hires refugees – because it’s good business
The private sector plays a key role in providing opportunities for refugees. From employment, integration and business opportunities, to providing critical goods and services. In Denmark, refugees are offered paid internships in different industries through a...
Syrian mother reunites with children she feared had drowned
Manal was working for the Syrian Ministry of Justice when the violence of the country’s conflict came too close for comfort. Running out of options, she made a decision that no mother should have to make: she fled for her life, leaving her three children behind....
Observations from UNHCR on law proposal regarding expulsion of foreigners
UNHCR’s observations to the Danish government’s proposed amendments to the Aliens legislation with the aim to allow for expulsion, to the greatest possible extent, of foreigners who have resorted to criminal activity in Denmark.
Denmark funds emergency response for South Sudanese refugees in Uganda with 2 million USD.
UNHCR is using USD 2 million from Denmark’s emergency fund to be able to respond immediately to the urgent needs of the displaced South Sudanese.
Observations from UNHCR on Denmark’s proposal to amend the Citizenship Act
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted observations on Denmark’s proposal to amend the Danish Citizenship Act in regard to parents’ consent and a child’s ‘good conduct’, when the child derives Danish citizenship from a parent. The observations are available...
Denmark funds emergency response for the recent displacement crisis in Diffa, Niger
In 2015, the Lake Chad basin region witnessed increasing waves of violence followed by massive displacement. The Boko Haram group expanded its insurgency from north-eastern Nigeria to neighboring Cameroon, Chad and Niger, killing civilians and uprooting more than 2.7 million people. Since mid-march 2016, the situation in Niger has deteriorated significantly, leading to further displacements and urgent protection and humanitarian needs.
UNHCR observations to modalities surrounding the Citizenship test and Naturalization test in Denmark
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted observations to the modalities surrounding the Citizenship Test and Naturalization Test in Denmark. The document is available...
UNHCR’s observations on Denmark’s proposed amendments to the Social Security legislation
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted observations to the Danish government’s proposal to amend the Danish Social Security legislation and its explanatory memorandum (Widening the scope of persons receiving the integration benefit). The observations are...