UNHCR: Staying and delivering for refugees amid COVID-19 crisis
UNHCR is taking a series of measures in its field operations to help respond to the COVID-19 emergency.
Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The outbreak of COVID-19 affects the entire region. Find here global guidance as well as country-specific resources from authorities in the Northern European countries.
Statement by Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, on the COVID-19 crisis
The High Commissioner for Refugees calls for solidarity and compassion now more than ever before.
“There is nobody making decisions for me, as both a woman and a Kurd”
Second Chances: Rahme’s story of finding refuge in Denmark is one of courage, determination, new beginnings and a mother’s love.
IOM, UNHCR announce temporary suspension of resettlement travel for refugees
Due to the COVID-19 global health crisis and restrictions around international air travel, resettling refugees are currently subject to severe disruptions.
UN Refugee Agency steps up COVID-19 preparedness, prevention and response measures
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launched its initial COVID-19 appeal on 10 March 2020 in Geneva.
Reykjanesbær becomes Iceland’s first City #WithRefugees
The city of Reykjanesbær has offered a warm welcome to refugees.
After 9 years of tragedy, resilience and solidarity, the world must not forget displaced Syrians
Syrians are the largest refugee population in the world.
UNHCR statement on the situation at the Turkey-EU border
In the current situation of increased movements of refugees and asylum-seekers, UNHCR is appealing for calm and an easing of tensions on EU’s external borders.
Rwanda: The first large group of refugees evacuated from Libya resettled to Sweden
UNHCR sincerely expresses gratitude to Sweden and Canada for kick starting the first resettlement departures of ETM evacuees.
UNHCR welcomes Finland’s offer to receive vulnerable asylum-seekers from the Mediterranean region
Press Statement from UNHCR Representation for Northern Europe
Act now to alleviate suffering at reception centres on Greek islands – UNHCR’s Grandi
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi today called for urgent action to address the increasingly desperate situation of refugees and migrants in reception centres in the Aegean islands.