Ethiopians fleeing to Sudan receive Danish support
As conflict continues in Ethiopia’s Tigray, over 50,000 have fled to Sudan in search for refuge. Funding from Denmark allows UNHCR to quickly respond to the deteriorating situation.
UNHCR calls for EU to ensure a new chapter for refugee protection
UNHCR’s recommendations to the EU Presidencies in 2021.
Recommendations to Denmark on strengthening refugee protection
UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has developed a set of recommendations on strengthening refugee protection at the national, European and global level.
Solidarity in action: One year on from the Global Refugee Forum
At the end of 2019, the energy and optimism of the first Global Refugee Forum created an atmosphere of anticipation for the years ahead. Expectations were high to mobilize action towards the objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees and the fulfilment of the 1,400...
UNHCR marks 70 years of protecting people forced to flee
The UN Refugee Agency turns 70 and uses anniversary to reflect and thank supporters in the Nordic and Baltic region.
UNHCR’s 70th anniversary is no cause for celebration
On 14 December, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will be 70 years old. For an organization that should have ceased to exist after three years, it is an uncomfortable birthday that we are not in the mood to celebrate. As a shattered world...
UNHCR launches Danish teaching material on refugees
In close collaboration with the Danish publisher Alinea, UNHCR has developed a new, free educational course for schools in order to provide young people with knowledge and insight into an important yet complex topic.
How climate change is multiplying risks for displacement
Global heating is compounding threats for people already living with conflict and insecurity, further driving displacement around the world.
UNHCR and UNICEF jointly raise awareness in Norway about refugee children
With a graffiti-painted container in the middle of Oslo for the month of December, UNHCR and UNICEF spotlight the plight of millions of displaced children.
Iceland provides vital support to the urgent displacement crisis in the Sahel
Moumouni Abdoulaye is amongst the 2.7 million people in Africa’s Sahel region forced to flee from home in search for safety. A new contribution from Iceland enables UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to protect refugees like him and his family.
UN General Assembly extends mandate for High Commissioner Grandi
The United Nations General Assembly today renewed the mandate of Filippo Grandi as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for a further two-and-a-half-year-period.
New report points to continuous gaps in protection of stateless persons in Norway
Today, a UNHCR-commissioned report analyzing the legal practice on statelessness in Norway is launched. Commending Norway’s commitment to end statelessness, UNHCR reiterates its concrete recommendations to the country in this area.