Tag: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is putting Europe’s societies to the test
© Provided by Xinhua The economic, geopolitical and social consequences of all these developments have been profound – something the continent has not seen for decades. The calls for peace and stability grow stronger every day. by Xinhua writers Fu Yiming, Chen Chen, He Miao STOCKHOLM, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) — In 2022, the protracted conflict […]
Yearender: The Russia-Ukraine conflict is testing Europe’s societies
by Xinhua writers Fu Yiming, Chen Chen, He Miao STOCKHOLM, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) — In 2022, the protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the series of problems caused by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) expansion and the energy crisis have all caused serious headaches everywhere. Europe. Adding fuel to the fire were the West’s […]
UNICEF announces cash support for Afghanistan’s poor families
Kabul [Afghanistan]December 5 (ANI): The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced cash assistance to 1,00,000 poor families in Afghanistan to help them survive the coming winter, as the local population of Afghanistan is in desperate need of assistance to face their daily household needs, The Khaama Press, a news agency from Afghanistan, reported, citing […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 23 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 02:00: Russian citizens can express their dissatisfaction with the way the war against Ukraine is going, the British Ministry of Defense predicted on Monday, based on the number of casualties suffered […]
Finland expects 10,000 to 20,000 refugees from Ukraine in May-July
“In the long run, there is more uncertainty about how the amount of income will develop: it is estimated that between 10,000 and 60,000 people a year will leave Finland for Finland in the next two years,” the press release said. reads. Uncertainty stems, among other things, from the development of the military situation in […]
Denmark to outsource interns
The Ministers of Justice of Denmark and Kosovo have signed a treaty in which Copenhagen rents 300 prison cells from Pristina Denmark will send foreign nationals convicted in the country to serve their sentences in a Kosovo prison, the countries’ respective justice ministers agreed on Wednesday. Should both sides’ parliament give the green light to […]
Statement by the UNHCR Deputy High Commissioner on the risks of trafficking and exploitation of refugees from Ukraine
We know that the risks of gender-based violence, human trafficking, assault, psychological trauma and family separation increase during conflicts and transitions, but given the gender profile of this refugee flow and the fact that many children have fled alone, these have now been reported. As in emergencies and due to the covert nature of human […]
Mikkonen: Finland needs more resources to deal with Ukrainian refugees
Some EU countries have issued work permits to refugees within a few days. “It’s important that the process speeds up. More resources are needed for registration [the refugees] and processing of decisions, Mikkonen comments to Helsingin Sanomat. “One problem is the time it takes to make a residence card. It would be a good idea […]
More than 10,000 Ukrainians are seeking asylum in Finland
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, about 10,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Finland almost a month ago, according to the Finnish Immigration Service. On Monday, about 1,000 Ukrainians applied for temporary protection from Finland. Migri said it is believed that the number of new real arrivals from Ukraine is much higher because many have not […]
Ministry: Tens of thousands of Ukrainians arrive in Finland
The Ministry of the Interior estimates that tens of thousands of displaced persons from Ukraine will arrive in Finland. The number of arrivals has accelerated this week, while those arriving are in poorer physical condition and more likely to be traumatized. At least 7,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Finland since the Russian invasion began on […]
According to the UN, the number of refugees fleeing Ukraine is 2.5 million
He said the UN refugee agency needs about $ 500 million for its emergency work in Ukraine and neighboring countries, adding that it has so far received more than $ 300 million, of which nearly $ 200 million is from individuals, businesses and foundations. Calling the war nonsensical, Grandi wrote in a tweet: “The number […]
Finland is preparing for the rise of Ukrainian refugees
“Finland may be a bit on the edge, and I’m not sure how the fact that we are Russia’s border neighbors affects how attractive Finland is,” he commented. press conference Migri, Finnish Red Cross and Ministry of the Interior. Minna HulkkonenHowever, the head of migration at the Interior Ministry said the number of people arriving […]
Finland prepares to receive Ukrainian asylum seekers, but number of arrivals remains unclear
By Monday, nearly 1.5 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s devastating attack on an Eastern European country began on February 24th. Finland expects to receive a number of asylum applications from people fleeing the war – and this has been the case in recent days – but as Ukrainians can enter Finland freely without […]
Desperate location in the surrounded port city – hear the latest about the war
The organization Doctors Without Borders warns of a catastrophic situation in the Ukrainian Mariupol. More than 1.3 million refugees have left Ukraine, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, told Reuters that this is the fastest growing refugee crisis we have seen in Europe […]
Friday’s newspapers: Niinistö, NATO and helping the Ukrainians
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö head to Washington DC on Friday to meet Joe Biden In the White House with other political leaders. Before the visit, he said that the security situation in Finland is changing drastically and quickly, but it is important to keep a clear head. This has inevitably led to speculation in Finland […]
UNHCR is mobilizing to help refugees from Ukraine and neighboring countries
All neighboring countries have so far commendably kept their borders open to refugees fleeing Ukraine. Most of them have fled to Poland, Hungary, Moldova, Romania and Slovakia, while some have moved to several other European countries. We also know that a considerable amount has moved to the Russian Federation. National authorities are responsible for the […]
Mikkonen: EU interior ministers broadly support granting temporary protection to Ukrainians
The interior ministers met yesterday to plan a joint response to the emerging refugee crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Although no decisions were taken at the meeting in Brussels on Sunday, the ministers will meet again and possibly take a decision on Thursday. “The consistent message was that all European countries are ready […]
