
UNHCR Nordic and Baltic Countries
@unhcr_ne
UNHCR Representation for Nordic and Baltic Countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania.
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Heavy rain didn't stop the #WorldRefugeeDay celebration in Vilnius! 🎶 The Cultural Rhythms 2025 closing concert featured Saulius Petreikis, Anna Sharifa Jan, and Perfaratar Music Lab, celebrating cultural diversity with vibrant performances. Organized by Arts Agency Artscape.

Celebrating #WorldRefugeeDay and Midsummer in Riga! Thanks to our partner Patverums Drosa Maja for organizing a wonderful event. Refugees, third country nationals, and UNHCR joined in for music, dance, and traditional Latvian festivities, including making midsummer flower wreaths.


Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused war crimes & displacement, with children as victims. How can the international community protect these children & hold perpetrators accountable? Annika Sandlund discussed this at Almedalsveckan. Watch the recording: youtube.com/watch?v=xVTt6-…

Critical support from Norway 🇳🇴 to UNHCR Ukraine is making a difference to people like Maksym and Kateryna, and their family. unhcr.org/ua/en/news/sto… Norway MFA

Are you at Almedalsveckan? Join us tomorrow at 09:00 for a discussion on #GlobalTrends and future aid. Annika Sandlund will be joined by Annika Otterstedt, Gustaf Lind, Hanna Gerdes, and Anders Årbrandt. 🔗bit.ly/4nh8W2W 📍Smedjegatan 19


Tomorrow at Almedalsveckan, join UNHCR and Läkarmissionen for 'When aid collapses, who delivers then?' at 10:00, 📍Strandgatan 16. The discussion is led by Annika Sandlund, Jakob Granit, Isabella Caesar Olsson, Jacob Risberg, & Katarina Tolgfors 🇸🇪🇺🇸🇺🇦🇮🇱. 🔗bit.ly/3FRMdtx


"We are facing multiple crises: refugee, climate, democracy - but also an empathy crisis." Today at Almedalsveckan, Annika Sandlund discussed how trade wars, geopolitical changes, and global trends demand tailored solutions for poverty, the climate crisis & humanitarian needs.


Join us at 10:00 tomorrow at SuomiAreena for ‘Who builds trust, part 1 – Media’s responsibility in society’. UNHCR, Kalevi Sorsa -säätiö, Suomen Pakolaisapu | Finnish Refugee Council, & Vikes will challenge Finland’s news outlets on media’s role in just transition & forced displacement. 🔗bit.ly/4jY6Thb




As Denmark takes over the 🇪🇺 Presidency, asylum in the EU is at a crossroads. Our message to Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2025: managing borders + protecting people fleeing war & persecution can go hand in hand. Read UNHCR's key calls 👉 bit.ly/4abKxFX #EU2025DK


At Almedalsveckan, UNHCR and Läkarmissionen discussed the impact of reduced aid amidst global crises. Can national interests align with moral responsibility? Watch the seminar here: youtu.be/QCIlzSuKpRo


Thank you Sweden, Norway and Denmark for flexible support to UNHCR. Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Norway MFA Denmark MFA 🇩🇰
