Norway renews support for Rohingya refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the contribution of USD 1 million from the Government of Norway in support of the nearly 1.2 million...
Norway contributes over NOK 20 million to flood victims in Mozambique
Heavy rain and persistent rainfall have led to extensive flooding in large parts of Mozambique since mid-December. More than 600,000 people have already been...
UN Deputy Security General: “Yesterday it was Venezuela, tomorrow it may...
In a speech to the Danish Parliament United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has urged countries to protect the UN Charter and “stand up...
Nordic organizations collaborate for children in digital environment
Across the globe, governments are debating how young is “too young” to use social media, with some introducing age-related restrictions across platforms.
These restrictions...
UN experts express grave concerns over US President´s statements on Greenland
UN experts* have expressed grave concern about statements made by the President of the United States of America regarding Greenland, including suggestions that the...
Norway renews its support for UNRWA
Norway has signed a new two-year agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Under...
New Swedish support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Sweden has contributed USD 2.9 million to support lifesaving activities and promote green energy solutions for Rohingya refugees in the Cox's Bazar camps in...
Norway supports WFP in addressing food needs in South Sudan as...
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of NOK 128.6M (US$ 12.5 million) to South Sudan from the government of...
“Soul of the nation”: UNESCO recognises Iceland’s swimming pool culture
UNESCO has inscribed the Swimming pool culture of Iceland on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Despite its cool climate, outdoor...
UN experts: Norway´s decision to postpone deep-sea mining licensing commended
Norway’s decision to halt the issuance of any deep-sea mining licences until at least the end of 2029 and to withhold all public funds...
Nansen awards: Cameroon village chief is the 2025 Global Laureate
Four extraordinary individuals and a front-line national organization, who have demonstrated inspirational courage and compassion by helping those forced to flee, have won this...
Bangladesh, Sweden, and Ukraine unite through Grain from Ukraine to support...
The Government of Bangladesh, the Embassy of Ukraine, the Embassy of Sweden, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on 3 December held...
Thórdís Kolbrún on the deported children of Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is having a devastating impact on the country’s 7.5 million children. As the war in Ukraine continues, humanitarian conditions for children...
Early donor support tops $1 billion for UNHCR 2026
Donor governments pledged $1.161 billion to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to provide life-saving protection, assistance and solutions in 2026 to millions forced to...
EU and UNHCR art project: “Hope is the fire”
At a time when 117 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes, UNHCR and EU has launched a mural art project that...