Four years into its #IBelong Campaign to end statelessness, UNHCR calls for more resolute action by states
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi calls on politicians, governments and legislators to take and support decisive action to eliminate statelessness globally by 2024.
Observations from UNHCR on Estonian law proposal on extending the provisions for detention of asylum-seekers
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the Estonian government’s law proposal amending several laws related to immigration and law enforcement. If implemented, the proposal will allow Estonia to derogate from the obligation to only detain...
Somali YouTuber in Iceland inspires young girls globally
Najmo was only 11 years old when she escaped a terrifying reality and a forced marriage in Somalia. Today she makes Social Media videos to empower girls around the world.
Statistics on refugees and asylum-seekers in Northern Europe
The UNHCR Northern Europe latest factsheets provide a statistical overview concerning asylum-seekers, refugees and stateless persons in the region.
Norway’s funding to UNHCR prevents ‘lost generation’ in situations of crisis and conflict
Humanitarian crises have become more complex, longer-lasting, and affecting more people. Norway recently launched a new humanitarian strategy focusing on protection, the humanitarian-development nexus and commitment to providing effective, flexible and consistent funding.
Observations from UNHCR on the proposed amendments to the Finnish Aliens Act
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the proposed amendments of the Finnish Aliens Act concerning subsequent applications, the right to work, seizure of travel documents, and applications for family reunification. The observations are...
UNHCR regrets Denmark’s decision not to restart the resettlement program
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, regrets today’s announcement that the Minister of Immigration and Integration has decided not to restart the Danish resettlement program.
Stories from the Field: “So much potential among refugee youth is lost”
An interview with our Danish colleague Anna Leer in Pretoria, South Africa “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...
From war in Syria to pastries in Tallinn
After cooking from home for two years, three refugees from Syria and Palestine now offer popular Middle Eastern pastries at their own restaurant in Estonia.
Denmark provides support to Venezuelan refugees and migrants
The recent contribution of USD 1.6 million (DKK 10 million) released from Denmark’s Emergency Reserve Fund will strengthen protection activities for Venezuelans refugees and migrants.
Mediterranean crossings deadlier than ever, new UNHCR report shows
UNHCR’s new Desperate Journeys report shows that more than 1,600 people have died or gone missing while attempting to reach Europe so far this year.
Millions of refugee children going without schooling, UNHCR report shows
Only 61 per cent of refugee children attend primary school, compared to 92 per cent of children globally.