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Bridging the divide - integration in northern Sweden

The small town of Haparanda, right on the border with Finland, is as far from Stockholm as Berlin. Here, a locally driven integration initiative brings people together.

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Nansen Refugee Award

Nansen Refugee Award

Nominate inspiring candidates, individuals or organizations, for the 2012 Award.

Spread the word

Spread the word

Every minute 8 people flee their homes to escape conflict or persecution. We believe even 1 is too many. Add you voice!

Refugee Women Needs

Refugee Women Needs

In 2001, UNHCR made five commitments to refugee women. This video  examines the progress made in realizing these goals. Watch the video

"Quality Initiative"

"Quality Initiative"

UNHCR and the Swedish Migration Board present a study of the asylum procedures. (In Swedish)

Horn of Africa crisis

Horn of Africa crisis

Malnutrition among Somali refugees requires immediate action. To help, text FLYKTING to 72980 and donate 100 SEK (only in Sweden).

UN refugee agency marks its 60th anniversary with appeal for renewed international commitment to helping the world’s forcibly displaced

60th Anniversary:

Photos and a brief history of UNHCR which turned 60 on December 14, 2010.

Nansen Refugee Award

Nansen Refugee Award

Nominate inspiring candidates, individuals or organizations, for the 2012 Award.

Spread the word

Spread the word

Every minute 8 people flee their homes to escape conflict or persecution. We believe even 1 is too many. Add you voice!

Refugee Women Needs

Refugee Women Needs

In 2001, UNHCR made five commitments to refugee women. This video  examines the progress made in realizing these goals. Watch the video

"Quality Initiative"

"Quality Initiative"

UNHCR and the Swedish Migration Board present a study of the asylum procedures. (In Swedish)

Horn of Africa crisis

Horn of Africa crisis

Malnutrition among Somali refugees requires immediate action. To help, text FLYKTING to 72980 and donate 100 SEK (only in Sweden).

UN refugee agency marks its 60th anniversary with appeal for renewed international commitment to helping the world’s forcibly displaced

60th Anniversary:

Photos and a brief history of UNHCR which turned 60 on December 14, 2010.

Nansen Refugee Award

Nansen Refugee Award

Nominate inspiring candidates, individuals or organizations, for the 2012 Award.

Spread the word

Spread the word

Every minute 8 people flee their homes to escape conflict or persecution. We believe even 1 is too many. Add you voice!

Refugee Women Needs

Refugee Women Needs

In 2001, UNHCR made five commitments to refugee women. This video  examines the progress made in realizing these goals. Watch the video

"Quality Initiative"

"Quality Initiative"

UNHCR and the Swedish Migration Board present a study of the asylum procedures. (In Swedish)

Horn of Africa crisis

Horn of Africa crisis

Malnutrition among Somali refugees requires immediate action. To help, text FLYKTING to 72980 and donate 100 SEK (only in Sweden).

UN refugee agency marks its 60th anniversary with appeal for renewed international commitment to helping the world’s forcibly displaced

60th Anniversary:

Photos and a brief history of UNHCR which turned 60 on December 14, 2010.

 
 
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