New tool guides practitioners to effective integration programmes
In November, UNHCR and the Migration Policy Group (MPG) launched the Toolkit for Effective Inclusion and Integration of Refugees in Estonia, the fifth country in the Nordic and Baltic region.
The earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria: A crisis within the crisis
Funding from Norway helps UNHCR respond to the humanitarian crisis, following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.
UNHCR observations on Swedish law proposal to restrict the right to family reunification
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted observations to Sweden’s proposed amendments to the Aliens Act. The proposal presents several restrictions on the possibility to obtain a residence permit in Sweden, for example through...
UNHCR launches the Refugee Speakers Programme 2023 in Sweden and Lithuania
Following a successful programme in Sweden last year, UNHCR launches the Refugee Speakers Programme in Sweden and Lithuania to amplify the voices and stories of persons with refugee background.
UNHCR grateful to the Faroe Islands for their support to protection of displaced people
Generous contributions from the Faroe Islands have helped UNHCR ensure assistance and protection to people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Observations from UNHCR on Lithuanian law proposals
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has submitted comments to proposed amendments to the laws of the Republic of Lithuania on Legal Status of Aliens and on State Border and Its Protection.
Visiting earthquake-ravaged areas of Türkiye and Syria, UNHCR’s Grandi urges more support for survivors trying to rebuild
Istanbul, Türkiye — UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, concluded a five-day visit to earthquake-devastated areas of Syria and Türkiye, visiting survivors and affected people, as well as humanitarian staff on the ground providing urgent support to...
UNHCR observations to Denmark’s removal of sunrise clause on transfer of asylum-seekers to a third country
UNHCR, the UN refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to Denmark’s amendments to the Aliens Act and the Citizenship Act. The amendments in the Aliens Act concern the removal of the sunrise clause on the possibility to transfer asylum-seekers for adjudication of...
Lithuanian Refugee Council amongst refugee-led organizations awarded by UNHCR’s new Innovation Fund
UNHCR has established a new fund seeking to support refugee-led organizations and initiatives.
UNHCR: One year after the Russian invasion, insecurity clouds return intentions of displaced Ukrainians
GENEVA – Twelve months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 13 million people remain uprooted from their homes, including nearly 8 million refugees across Europe and more than 5 million internally displaced people within Ukraine. Their prospects for...
UNHCR and partners call for global financial support to assist refugees from Ukraine in Estonia
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 and humanitarian partners call for financial support to assist refugees from Ukraine in Lithuania
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.