First Allocation of SDC Funding (Europe and Mediterranean Region Division) to UNHCR Operations in 2014

Progetto concluso

In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to UNHCR operations allows the UN Refugee Agency to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance to refugees and internally displaced people in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Azerbaigian
Egitto
Georgia
Siria
Tunisia
Yemen
Migrazione
Trasferimenti forzati (rifugiati, sfollati interni, tratta di esseri umani)
01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014
CHF  5’250’000
Contesto

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has a global mandate to lead and coordinate international efforts to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard their rights and well-being as laid down in the 1951 Refugee Convention and in the 1967 Protocol, which describe the rights of refugees, asylum-seekers and stateless persons as well as the obligations of states.

Obiettivi

Providing immediate protection and assistance to refugees and internally displaced people in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.

Gruppi target

Refugees and internally displaced people worldwide.

Effetti a medio termine

Through its support, Switzerland contributes to the improvement of the international protection of refugees and to the search for durable solutions. It aims first and foremost to support UNHCR in the implementation of its core mandate and its commitment to the strengthening of the humanitarian coordination mechanism.

Risultati

Risultati fasi precedenti:  

Syria crisis: previous financial multilateral contributions to UNHCR within the frame of the Syria crisis were instrumental in supporting the UNHCR in launching its cash assistance program in Jordan (regional refugee response) and in reaching the affected population in Syria with NFIs, and more particularly for winterization.


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Credito Aiuto umanitario
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU)
  • Ufficio dell’Alto Commissariato delle Nazioni Unite per i rifugiati
  • The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)


Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF    5’250’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF    5’250’000
Fasi del progetto Fase 98 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014   (Completed) Fase 97 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014   (Completed) Fase 96 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014   (Completed) Fase 95 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014   (Completed) Fase 94 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014   (Completed) Fase 93 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014   (Completed)

Fase 91 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014   (Completed)

Fase 90 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014   (Completed) Fase 89 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014   (Completed) Fase 88 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014   (Completed) Fase 87 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013   (Completed)