Family from Aleppo finds peace and quiet in a small Estonian town
In a small Estonian town called Viljandi, the locals have accepted the Kasem family from Syria rather well. Strangers often come up to them in the street to say hello and find out how the family has settled in. Click to see more photos and read about the Kasem...
UNHCR’s observations on Denmark’s proposal on restrictions on permanent residence permits
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted observations to the Danish government’s proposad amendments to the Aliens Act (Strengthening the rules on permanent residence permits). The legislative amendments aim to make it more difficult to obtain an indefinite...
Observations on Swedish law proposal on authority for the Police
UNHCR’s observations to the Swedish government’s law proposal on clearer authority for the Police when implementing decisions concerning expulsion.
UNHCR Observations on the proposed amendments to the Norwegian Immigration Act
UNHCR’s observations to the proposed amendments to Chapter 12 of the Norwegian Immigration Act on the use of coercive measures.
Danish private sector hires refugees – because it’s good business
The private sector plays a key role in providing opportunities for refugees. From employment, integration and business opportunities, to providing critical goods and services. In Denmark, refugees are offered paid internships in different industries through a...
UN seeks $4.63 billion to aid Syrian refugees and host nations
Funding appeal launched at Helsinki event seeks to ease desperate plight of 4.7 million refugees and neighbouring countries hosting them.
Estonia donates half a million euros to UNHCR’s emergency operations
As 2016 draws to a close, the world is witnessing a record high level of forced displacement, with over 65 million people on the move. While new refugee crises are erupting, unresolved and protracted refugee situations worldwide shows no signs of being resolved in the nearest future. The challenges faced by UNHCR in attempting to respond to multiple life-threatening crises and ever-growing humanitarian needs are rapidly expanding.
Sweden’s unearmarked core support to UNHCR saves refugees’ lives
Sweden is one of UNHCR’s most important donors and the largest donor of unearmarked funds which UNHCR can use where the needs are the greatest. Sweden donates its unearmarked support as a core contribution at the beginning of each year and in 2016 Sweden has increased its unearmarked support to a record high SEK 815 million which has saved lives and created durable solutions for many people forced to flee.
Syrian mother reunites with children she feared had drowned
Manal was working for the Syrian Ministry of Justice when the violence of the country’s conflict came too close for comfort. Running out of options, she made a decision that no mother should have to make: she fled for her life, leaving her three children behind....
Observations from UNHCR on Lithuanian law proposal on integration policy
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the Lithuanian government’s draft integration policy for foreigners granted asylum in the country. UNHCR welcomes the effort to outline a comprehensive approach to integration for persons granted asylum...
Observations from UNHCR on Estonian law proposal on the procedure for interviewing asylum-seekers
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the Estonian government’s draft decree that seeks to establish the procedure for interviewing applicants for international protection. UNHCR welcomes the initiative of the Ministry of the Interior to...
Observations by UNHCR on the Norwegian proposal to improve age assessments of unaccompanied minors
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has submitted our observations to the proposed legislative motion regarding age assessments of unaccompanied and separated child asylum seekers. The proposal seeks to clarify the method for assessing the age of minors seeking asylum in...