Stories from the Field: “There have been improvements in Greece, but there is still a long way to go”
An interview with our Norwegian UNHCR colleague Siw Skjold Lexau in Athens, Greece. “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...
UNHCR calls for greater search and rescue coordination
News comment on search and rescue in the Central Mediterranean by the Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Gillian Triggs.
Observations from UNHCR on proposed amendments to the Lithuanian citizenship law
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the Lithuanian government’s proposed amendments to the law on citizenship. UNHCR notes that the law proposal aims to broaden the group of persons acquiring Lithuanian citizenship by birth. UNHCR also...
UNHCR: Sweden’s support helps refugees around the world from the threat of coronavirus
The Government of Sweden is one of UNHCR’s largest donors and a long-time strong supporter of the global refugee response.
Coronavirus: UNHCR offers practical recommendations in support of European countries to ensure access to asylum and safe reception
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has called today on European countries to safeguard the many good practices and redouble their efforts to strengthen asylum systems in Europe in these trying times.
UNHCR thanks Denmark for substantial support to help protect the world’s refugees from the threat of coronavirus
While Europe at large is dramatically impacted by COVID-19, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Denmark’s very significant contribution of DKK 100 M (14.8 M USD) to support UNHCR’s COVID-19 appeal to protect refugees and their host communities around the world from the threat of the pandemic. This places Denmark […]
Displaced and stateless women and girls at heightened risk of gender-based violence in the coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 is taking lives and changing communities around the world including an increase in SGBV for displaced vulnerable women and girls.
Stories from the Field: “We see results when refugees are allowed to contribute”
An interview with our Danish colleague Helle Degn in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia “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...
UN agencies welcome first relocation of unaccompanied children from Greece
Agencies urge other EU Member States to also follow through on relocation pledges.
The Council of Europe and UNHCR support Member States in bringing refugee health workers into the COVID-19 response
Joint press release by the Council of Europe and UNHCR encourages States to benefit from the support refugee health professionals can provide to national health systems during the COVID-19 outbreak.
UNHCR’s observations on Estonia’s law proposal on measures related to COVID-19
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations on Estonia’s law proposal amending the Assistant Police Officer Act and Other Acts (Measures related to the spread of virus SARS-Cov-2 that causes the disease COVID-19). Amongst other measures, the...
“I learned to stop crying for myself a long time ago”
Second Chances: Elisha’s story of finding refuge in Denmark is one of seeking stability, contemplation, perseverance and aspiration for the future.