Stories from the Field: “This is one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world, but it is also one of the least known”
An interview with our Swedish and Danish colleague Marie Hesselholdt in Aden, Yemen.
A month since the start of the war, almost a quarter of Ukraine’s population are displaced
This is a summary of what was said by Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR’s Representative to Ukraine – to whom quoted text may be attributed – speaking from Lviv to today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
News comment: Without international solidarity, Ukraine’s displacement crisis could turn into catastrophe
Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi
UNHCR, Save the Children and the Swedish Red Cross host seminar on safe and legal pathways for refugees
UNHCR, Save the Children and the Swedish Red Cross co-organized a seminar on complementary pathways in Sweden with experts from the Swedish Migration Agency, civil society and academia.
High Commissioner’s message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Statement by Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
UNHCR observations to Danish urgency law for people displaced from Ukraine
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted observations on the Urgency Law for people, displaced from Ukraine. On 16 March 2022, and to mirror the European Unions Temporary Directive, the Danish Parliament adopted a law which secures a...
UNHCR warns of rising needs in Ukraine and neighbouring countries, calls for cessation of hostilities
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Nordic and Baltic funding provided warmth for Syrian refugees during freezing winter
Vital contributions from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway and Sweden helped UNHCR ensure winter assistance to Syrian refugees in Jordan and other countries in the region.
Eleven years on, mounting challenges push many displaced Syrians to the brink
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Norwegian funds come at vital time for people fleeing Ukraine
As Europe is facing the fastest growing refugee crisis since World War II, UNHCR welcomes Norway’s strong support and solidarity with people fleeing the hostilities in Ukraine.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees visited Sweden
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited Stockholm on 9 March 2022.
“Nothing about us without us”: UNHCR and partners share methods for creating inclusive societies
UNHCR and civil society organizations shared experiences on integration and inclusion of refugees during the online integration conference, Week of Neighbors.