Meet us at the Democracy Festivals
Again this year, UNHCR is participating in a number of democracy, political and opinion festivals across the region to engage in discussions on refugee issues, both domestically and globally. Check out below in which festivals we are present.
Latvia to be represented in UNITY EURO CUP
Latvian Football Federation (LFF) in cooperation with “Playoff Arena” concludes the team selection for participation in the UNITY EURO CUP tournament for refugees and amateurs, which will take place on June 28 in Frankfurt, Germany. On Tuesday, May 9, a...
New operational update Latvia
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic countries have published an operational update from Latvia, covering the period 1 January to 31 March (Q1) 2023. The update includes highlights of the activities and work done by UNHCR and our partners in Latvia, such...
One year on: Support from the Nordic and Baltic countries vital in helping displaced Ukrainians
Funding from the Nordic and Baltic countries has helped provide essential support to people displaced as a result of the war in Ukraine.
UNHCR and humanitarian partners call for financial support to assist refugees from Ukraine in Latvia
As a response to the Ukraine refugee situation, which sadly is entering into its second year, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and humanitarian partners are appealing for increased financial support to help refugees from Ukraine and the European countries generously hosting them.
UNHCR supported Christmas celebration for asylum-seeking children in Latvia
Children and their families were able to enjoy a visit to the cinema and receiving gifts directly from Santa Claus. The event was organized jointly by several NGOs, partners and local community.
UNHCR supports Latvia and Lithuania with relief items for temporary accommodation of refugees from Ukraine
STOCKHOLM: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has in the past week delivered a shipment of relief items to Latvia and Lithuania in support of the ongoing response to the Ukraine refugee situation in the two countries. As of the start of October, nearly 41,000 refugees from...
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.
Reception center in Latvia is helping and welcoming Ukrainian refugees into society
In capital Riga, a one-stop reception center was quickly established to provide crucial services for the many Ukrainian refugees arriving.