Observations by UNHCR on the Norwegian proposal to improve age assessments of unaccompanied minors
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the proposed legislative motion regarding age assessments of unaccompanied and separated child asylum seekers. The proposal seeks to clarify the method for assessing the age of minors seeking asylum in...
UNHCR observations on Norwegian law proposal on revision of social security benefits for refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the Norwegian government’s law proposal regarding social security rights of asylum-seekers and refugees. The proposed amendments intend to limit refugees’ access to core social security entitlements, for...
Norway allocates 1.6 million USD for resettlement of Syrian refugees
The annual Norwegian contribution to UNHCR for achieving resettlement solutions will in 2016 be focused on aiding Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan.
UNHCR observations on the proposed restrictions to the Norwegian Immigration Act
UNHCR’s observations to the Norwegian government’s law proposal on curbing the number of asylum-seekers arriving in Norway.
UNHCR Observations on proposed amendments to the Norwegian Immigration Act
UNHCR’s observations to the proposed amendments to the Norwegian Immigration Act to allow for detention of asylum-seekers.
Norway donates NOK 31.5 million to refugees and IDPs
UNHCR welcomes the Norwegian Government’s generous donation of NOK 31.5 million (USD 4 million) to UNHCR appeals and activities for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Ukraine and Myanmar.
Norway contributes with NOK 150 million to the refugee situation in Syria and the region
UNHCR thanks the Norwegian Government for their vital contribution of NOK 150 million (USD 18.3 million) to UNHCR’s Emergency and Reslience Response Operations in Syria and the region. In addition, UNHCR is grateful for the government’s pledge of NOK 40 million (USD 5.1 million) to protecting Eritrean and Syrian refugees from smuggling and trafficking across the Mediterranean.