UNHCR observations to Denmark’s proposed law amendment of the deportation rules
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted its observations on the Proposal for amendments to the Danish Aliens Act (Amendment of the deportation rules and introduction of the rules on deportation of foreigners covered by EU rules). The...
A Day in the Life of Massoud in Denmark
Meet 27-year-old Massoud from Syria as he shows us how to make Arabic coffee and talks about building a new life in Denmark.
Strong and timely support to UNHCR has helped millions of displaced Ukrainians
The Nordic and Baltic countries responded fast in providing support, allowing UNHCR to provide both immediate and longer-term response to people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Novo Nordisk Foundation grants 1 million DKK to UNHCR’s emergency response in Pakistan
More than 6.4 million people in Pakistan are in need of immediate humanitarian support because of the devasting flooding and landslides that have hit the country. Some 33 million people have been affected by the torrential monsoon rains and flooding, which have killed...
New green UNHCR initiative to transform refugees’ access to clean water
A new initiative, launched today, will substantially improve the way in which clean water is provided in refugee communities. Set up by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with generous funding from the Grundfos Foundation and the Danish and German governments, Project Flow...
Two-year integration project kicks off across the Nordic and Baltic region
In May 2022, The Nordic Council of Ministers kicks off a comprehensive integration project in the Nordic and Baltic countries, supported by UNHCR.
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.
Danish funding helps provide education to Afghan refugee children in Pakistan
For over four decades, Afghans have been forced to flee their homes and seek safety in neighboring Pakistan. With Danish funding, young refugees can receive an education and the future opportunities that come with it.
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.