UNHCR welcomes Finland’s offer to receive vulnerable asylum-seekers from the Mediterranean region
Press Statement from UNHCR Representation for Northern Europe
Act now to alleviate suffering at reception centres on Greek islands – UNHCR’s Grandi
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi today called for urgent action to address the increasingly desperate situation of refugees and migrants in reception centres in the Aegean islands.
“I can’t think too much about my past if I want to go forward”
Second Chances: Fawad’s story of finding refuge in Denmark is one of sacrifice, courage, strength and hope.
More resettlement needed as only 4.5 per cent of global resettlement needs met in 2019
Close to 64,000 refugees were resettled via UNHCR last year – but this only covers a fragment of the needs.
“Sport is a great way to integrate, build a connection and make friends”
Second Chances: Moudi’s story of finding refuge in Denmark is one of pursuing dreams, finding courage, having perseverance, and keeping hope.
Abducted mum finally finds safety in Finland, but yearns to see children again
“I can’t remember when life was last as good as this,” says Nakout. After years of abuse, she now dreams of reuniting with children who she thought she was dead.
“We are physically in exile, but our brains are not”
After being forced to flee his home country and loosing family members, returning to university gave Nixon Raphael back his hope for the future. He has received a scholarship with support from UNHCR and contributions from Denmark.
Key takeaways from the Global Refugee Forum
A month after the historic meeting wrapped up, these are the pledges and commitments that will boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts.
UNHCR issues recommendations for EU to make 2020 year of change for refugee protection
Recommendations include a sustainable asylum reform and an effective solidarity mechanism.
Life-saving evacuations from Libya supported by Danish funding
Hundreds of refugees have already been moved out of harm’s way in Libya, and to safety in Rwanda’s new transit center, which is supported by funding from countries like Denmark.
First Estonian refugee Christmas market leaves a sweet taste in visitors’ mouths
Exotic sweets to put in Santa’s gift bag could be purchased at the first refugee Christmas market held in Estonia.
Thank you, Northern Europe
UNHCR’s Regional Representative thanks the countries in Northern Europe for strong and important contributions at the first ever Global Refugee Forum.