The rights and health of refugees, migrants and stateless must be protected in COVID-19 response
Joint press release from OHCHR, IOM, UNHCR and WHO
UNHCR: Staying and delivering for refugees amid COVID-19 crisis
UNHCR is taking a series of measures in its field operations to help respond to the COVID-19 emergency.
Observations on Swedish law proposal to introduce a list of safe countries of origin
UNHCR’s observations to the Swedish government’s law proposal to introduce a list of safe countries of origin.
Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The outbreak of COVID-19 affects the entire region. Find here global guidance as well as country-specific resources from authorities in the Northern European countries.
Statement by Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, on the COVID-19 crisis
The High Commissioner for Refugees calls for solidarity and compassion now more than ever before.
“There is nobody making decisions for me, as both a woman and a Kurd”
Second Chances: Rahme’s story of finding refuge in Denmark is one of courage, determination, new beginnings and a mother’s love.
IOM, UNHCR announce temporary suspension of resettlement travel for refugees
Due to the COVID-19 global health crisis and restrictions around international air travel, resettling refugees are currently subject to severe disruptions.
UN Refugee Agency steps up COVID-19 preparedness, prevention and response measures
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launched its initial COVID-19 appeal on 10 March 2020 in Geneva.
Reykjanesbær becomes Iceland’s first City #WithRefugees
The city of Reykjanesbær has offered a warm welcome to refugees.
After 9 years of tragedy, resilience and solidarity, the world must not forget displaced Syrians
Syrians are the largest refugee population in the world.
UNHCR statement on the situation at the Turkey-EU border
In the current situation of increased movements of refugees and asylum-seekers, UNHCR is appealing for calm and an easing of tensions on EU’s external borders.
Rwanda: The first large group of refugees evacuated from Libya resettled to Sweden
UNHCR sincerely expresses gratitude to Sweden and Canada for kick starting the first resettlement departures of ETM evacuees.