UNHCR Nordic and Baltic Countries

UNHCR Nordic and Baltic Countries

@UNHCR_NE - 05/04/2023

The administrative court ruled that the detention centre’s rules to limit access to internet and phones are unconstitutional & that asylum-seekers and migrants in detention must have access to fundamental rights 4/5

UNHCR Nordic and Baltic Countries

@UNHCR_NE - 05/04/2023

@EIK_anneta argued that: 👉Asylum-seekers & migrants in detention centres are not criminals – and shouldn’t be treated as such 👉Access to public information & protection of family life are fundamental rights 3/5

UNHCR Nordic and Baltic Countries

@UNHCR_NE - 05/04/2023

In Estonia, asylum-seekers and migrants in detention have limited access to internet or phones and cannot: 👉Access public information 👉Provide information important for their legal procedure 👉Stay connected with loved ones 👨‍👨‍👧 2/5

UNHCR Nordic and Baltic Countries

@UNHCR_NE - 05/04/2023

UNHCR’s partner Estonian Human Rights Centre @EIK_anneta won a court case ⚖️ If upheld, it will strengthen the rights of asylum-seekers and migrants in detention centres in Estonia 🧵 1/5 https://t.co/aF64DTZC8v

UNHCR Nordic and Baltic Countries

@UNHCR_NE - 05/04/2023

After more than eight years of devastating and unrelenting conflict, Yemen remains one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. This conflict must stop. #YemenCantWait. https://t.co/Az7bXPgBTA

UNHCR Nordic and Baltic Countries

@UNHCR_NE - 04/04/2023

RT @UNHCRMyanmar: Last month, UNHCR + partner distributed core relief items to over 4⃣6⃣0⃣families including newly displaced people in Hlai…

UNHCR Nordic and Baltic Countries

@UNHCR_NE - 04/04/2023

UNHCR and @migpolgroup has rolled out a comprehensive integration toolkit. The aim is to help and guide integration actors develop effective inclusion and integration programmes. So far, the toolkit has been launched in 🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹 https://t.co/iidDHtqR6y

UNHCR Nordic and Baltic Countries

@UNHCR_NE - 04/04/2023

Discover 5️⃣ facts you need to know about Yemen. https://t.co/3M5cmIaHrw

UNHCR Nordic and Baltic Countries

@UNHCR_NE - 04/04/2023

RT @UNHCRgov: To be able to respond where the needs are greatest. That's the impact of "unearmarked" funding - given without any restrict…

UNHCR Nordic and Baltic Countries

@UNHCR_NE - 04/04/2023

During a monitoring visit to 🇳🇴, UNHCR staff visited Kvæfjord reception center for a briefing on the situation at the center + dialogue with some of the asylum-seekers & refugees living here. The residents come from countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, Russia, Colombia & Syria https://t.co/DHOx6hUypD