Through computerisation, UNHCR helps increase access to health services along the contact line in eastern Ukraine
Thanks to funding from Estonia, UNHCR delivers laptops to health centres.
UNHCR strengthens efforts on digital identity for refugees with Estonian support
In a successful implementation of its pledge at the Global Refugee Forum, Estonia has provided an expert on digital identity to further UNHCR’s efforts in digital transformation.
A Day in the Life of Shorok in Estonia
Meet 19-year-old Shorok, a Syrian refugee now living in Estonia, as she shows us around her new hometown.
UNHCR: Despite some remaining challenges, refugees still optimistic about their future in the Baltic countries
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are countries where refugees can thrive, not just survive. UNHCR survey reveals willingness of refugees to start a new life and integrate in the society, but also remaining challenges.
Stories from the Field: “There are 1,500,000 refugees in Lebanon – more than Estonia’s population”
An interview with our Estonian colleague Andrei Arjupin in Zahle, Lebanon. “Stories from the Field” is an interview series providing insight into the daily lives of some of our Nordic and Baltic colleagues, working for the organization all over the world. Why did you...
Corona causes anxiety – also for refugees
The global corona pandemic leaves its mark on the lives of refugees in Estonia. UNHCR investigated how they cope with the crisis.
Nordic and Baltic countries pledge important support for refugee education
From the Global Refugee Forum: Learn more about some of the Nordic and Baltic commitments aimed at enabling more refugees to go to school.
Estonia helps refugees make a “tiger leap“
A global advocate for digital development is assisting refugees from Uganda to Ukraine to learn IT skills.
Observations from UNHCR on draft law on deprivation of Estonian citizenship
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to Estonia’s draft law (217) to complement the Citizenship Act, addressing deprivation of Estonian citizenship. The law proposal seeks to give the Government discretionary powers to deprive naturalised...