Unearmarked funding makes a difference in the lives of people living amidst neglected humanitarian crises
In 2023, UNHCR has been challenged by financial constraints despite ever-growing humanitarian need and forced to do more with less. Unearmarked contributions, such as those from Norway and Sweden, fund UNHCR’s vital operations in forgotten crises and enable UNHCR to plan and implement effective and sustainable humanitarian responses.
Denmark’s Humanitarian Impact on Afghanistan’s Earthquake Aftermath
The seismic events that occurred on 7 and 11 October, have left Afghanistan in disarray, directly impacting 250,000 people, claiming over 1,400 lives, and leaving 19,250 individuals, spanning 3,197 families, in dire need across seven districts. Denmark’s commitment to humanitarian efforts is making it possible for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to scale up the response as Afghanistan grapples with the aftermath of the two devastating earthquakes.
Exploring the challenges in assessing asylum claims based on religious conversion
In recent years, the number of asylum claims involving religious conversion has increased notably. This trend has sparked discussions among national authorities and academia, focusing on the credibility of such claims and good practices for their assessment.
Displacement crisis in Sudan deepens as fighting spreads
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is concerned at the deepening forced displacement crisis in Sudan and neighbouring countries as hundreds of thousands more people flee from the latest fighting in Sudan’s central Al Jazirah State, southeast of the capital, Khartoum. We...
From pledge to good practice: The story of a refugee-led organization in Lithuania
During the Global Refugee Forum 2019, refugee communities in Lithuania came together, pledging to establish a refugee-led organization to strengthen refugee inclusion in the country. Four years later, the organization is helping refugees set up businesses in Lithuania and has become a positive example for others to follow. Scroll down to watch the video
Stories from the Field: “I believe education can make a change.”
Why did you choose to join UNHCR? “I believe education can make a change. Different countries that have invested into education have experienced tremendous results – the Scandinavian system of education is something we should be proud of, and that’s what we are trying...
Novo Nordisk Foundation and Grundfos Foundation partner with UNHCR to strengthen inclusive health care for refugees and host communities in Kenya
The two Danish foundations commit $9 million to support the transition to an inclusive health system in Turkana County in Kenya, as part of a new Danish public-private alliance that sets the stage for the opening of the Global Refugee Forum 2023.
Ukrainian Teachers in Estonia Play Important Role in Inclusion of Refugee Children
In Estonia, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, supports the local NGO Mondo to run Mondo Ukrainian Academy – an initiative that supports Ukrainian teachers and pupils to thrive in the Estonian education system. Scroll down to watch the video.
Climate and conflict – aggregating humanitarian crises in Ethiopia
Ethiopia, a country hosting nearly a million refugees and recovering from a violent conflict displacing millions of people, is now facing another humanitarian emergency in the form of deadly weather.
Call for applicants: Interested in sharing your experiences as a refugee?
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries is pleased to announce that the call for applicants for the Refugee Speakers Programme 2024 is now open. UNHCR is looking for aspiring public speakers in Sweden with a refugee background who are passionate...
UNHCR urges Finland to protect the right to seek asylum
UNHCR is concerned about the closure of Finland’s eastern land border which may prevent people who wish to apply for asylum from accessing the territory and the asylum procedures in line with international refugee law. While States have a legitimate right to control...
Former refugee wins global Nansen award for championing education for displaced children
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced today that Abdullahi Mire – a former refugee and journalist who has championed the right to education while putting 100,000 books in the hands of refugee children in Kenya – will be the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award’s 2023...