Danish funding helps UNHCR respond to new influx of refugees into Uganda
A contribution from Denmark helps UNHCR strengthen the response to urgent influx of refugees in Uganda, already hosting 1.4 million refugees.
UNHCR thanks Denmark for substantial support to help protect the world’s refugees from the threat of coronavirus
While Europe at large is dramatically impacted by COVID-19, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Denmark’s very significant contribution of DKK 100 M (14.8 M USD) to support UNHCR’s COVID-19 appeal to protect refugees and their host communities around the world from the threat of the pandemic. This places Denmark […]
“I learned to stop crying for myself a long time ago”
Second Chances: Elisha’s story of finding refuge in Denmark is one of seeking stability, contemplation, perseverance and aspiration for the future.
“There is nobody making decisions for me, as both a woman and a Kurd”
Second Chances: Rahme’s story of finding refuge in Denmark is one of courage, determination, new beginnings and a mother’s love.
“I can’t think too much about my past if I want to go forward”
Second Chances: Fawad’s story of finding refuge in Denmark is one of sacrifice, courage, strength and hope.
“Sport is a great way to integrate, build a connection and make friends”
Second Chances: Moudi’s story of finding refuge in Denmark is one of pursuing dreams, finding courage, having perseverance, and keeping hope.
“We are physically in exile, but our brains are not”
After being forced to flee his home country and loosing family members, returning to university gave Nixon Raphael back his hope for the future. He has received a scholarship with support from UNHCR and contributions from Denmark.
Life-saving evacuations from Libya supported by Danish funding
Hundreds of refugees have already been moved out of harm’s way in Libya, and to safety in Rwanda’s new transit center, which is supported by funding from countries like Denmark.
Danish emergency funding helps support refugee children in Uganda
Uganda is hosting one of the largest refugee populations in the world, but severe underfunding causes critical gaps in the refugee response and protection.