10 Facts About Refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, provides you with 10 important facts on refugees – for a fact-based discussion.
Observations from UNHCR on Icelandic law proposal
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to Iceland’s amendments to the Act on Foreigners. The amendments are introducing a number of modifications in the procedures for the definition of a manifestly unfounded application and repeated applications...
Access to Legal Aid in Estonia
UNHCR together with partners in Estonia undertook a study to assess whether current law and practice regarding the provision of legal aid in Estonia are in line with regional and international standards.
The Refugee Food Festival captivated restaurant goers in Copenhagen
For the past four years, restaurants around the world have opened their kitchens to refugee chefs during the Refugee Food Festival, and this year, the festival reached the Danish capital.
Denmark supports Community-Based Protection for Refugees and Vulnerable Lebanese in Lebanon
The Government of Denmark has generously contributed USD 8.8 million to UNHCR Lebanon to support community-based protection during 2019 and 2020. The funding will strengthen Social Development Centres and Community Development Centers across Lebanon.
A message to the world’s refugees from UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi
Refugee chief says World Refugee Day is a moment to recognize the courage of the 70 million who have fled war, violence and persecution.
Worldwide displacement tops 70 million, UN Refugee Chief urges greater solidarity in response
The number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict exceeded 70 million in 2018. This is the highest level that UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has seen in its almost 70 years.
UNHCR welcomes Sweden’s decision to re-introduce access to family reunion
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warmly welcomes the decision by the Swedish Parliament to re-introduce the right to family reunion for persons granted subsidiary protection. However, it also regrets Sweden’s decision to extend the temporary law.
Helena Christensen appointed Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR
UNHCR today announced the appointment of Danish model, photographer and humanitarian supporter, Helena Christensen as its newest Goodwill Ambassador.
UNHCR calls on Finnish EU Council Presidency to push for progress in asylum reform
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today released its recommendations for the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) which starts on 1 July 2019.
Employment opens doors for a Syrian refugee in Lithuania
After fleeing war in Syria, Majd now finds employment in Lithuania and is settling into his new life.
IDAHOT: UNHCR launching consultations on LGBTI refugees’ rights
This year’s theme for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) is Justice and Protection for All.