UNHCR shocked by fires at Moria asylum center, ramping up support for affected asylum seekers
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is shocked and saddened at events on Lesvos island this week where […]
UNHCR: Relocations from Greece are more urgent than ever
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries welcomes Norway’s offer to swiftly start relocation of unaccompanied minors and other vulnerable asylum-seekers from the Greek islands. The situation on the islands has long been desperate and dire with overcrowding, inadequate health and hygienic conditions, as well as the threat from […]
UNHCR Report: Coronavirus a dire threat to refugee education – half of the world’s refugee children out of school
In a report released today, titled “Coming Together for Refugee Education”, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, predicts that unless immediate and bold action is taken by the international community to beat back the catastrophic effects of COVID-19 on refugee education, the potential of millions of young refugees living in some […]
Observations from UNHCR on Lithuanian law proposal on changes to the asylum system
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the Lithuanian government’s proposed amendments to the asylum procedure in the country. UNHCR appreciates that the aim of the law proposal is to increase the efficiency of the asylum procedure, but...
UNHCR observations on Norwegian law proposal on the granting of temporary subsidiary protection
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the proposed amendment of the Norwegian Immigration Act. The proposal seeks to introduce the opportunity to grant individuals a temporary subsidiary protection, instead of refugee status, in situations of...
Explainer: Relocation of unaccompanied children from Greece to other EU countries
Some 1,600 unaccompanied children living as asylum-seekers in harsh conditions on the Greek Islands are being relocated to 11 European Union countries. Here’s how the process works.
Refugees speak at the Opinion Festival: “Estonians, let’s be friends!”
This year at the annual Paide Opinion Festival, refugees living in Estonia talked to UNHCR about where they feel they belong.
Danish funding helps UNHCR respond to new influx of refugees into Uganda
A contribution from Denmark helps UNHCR strengthen the response to urgent influx of refugees in Uganda, already hosting 1.4 million refugees.
Stories from the Field: “It’s very rewarding to help people who have lost everything”
An interview with our Finnish colleague Tuuli Karjala in Damascus, Syria. “Stories from the Field” is an interview series providing insight into the daily lives of some of our Northern European colleagues, working for the organization all over the world. Why did you...
Stories from the Field: “When given the chance, refugees really want to contribute to their society”
An interview with our Swedish UNHCR colleague Yesper Widell in San Pedro Sula, Honduras “Stories from the Field” is an interview series providing insight into the daily lives of some of our Northern European colleagues, working for the organization all over the world....
Estonia: Where do refugees belong?
Kari Käsper and Karolis Žibas: The number of refugees coming to Estonia is decreasing. We should do more to welcome them.
10 Facts About Refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, provides you with 10 important facts on refugees – for a fact-based discussion.