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.
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.