UNHCR Earmarked Contribution for Greece
Project completed
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 migrants in life-threatening situation after arrival in Greece, especially on the Aegean islands.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Greece |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Protection, access & security
Material relief assistance Emergency rehabilitation |
01.01.2018
- 31.12.2019 |
CHF 800’000
|
- Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
- Ministry of Migration Policy
- Ministry of Defense
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Material relief assistance and services
Material relief assistance and services
Material relief assistance and services
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F09282
| Background | 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. |
| Objectives | Providing immediate protection and assistance to migrants in life-threatening situation. |
| Target groups | Most vulnerable migrants |
| Medium-term outcomes | Through its support, Switzerland contributes to life-saving activities and protection of migrants after their dangerous journey from Turkey. |
| Results |
Expected results: Effective protection and assistance to some 32,000 migrants. |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
| Project partners |
Contract partner United Nations Organization (UNO) |
| Coordination with other projects and actors |
|
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 800’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 800’000 |
| Project phases |
Phase 24
01.01.2018
- 31.12.2019
(Completed)
Phase 22 01.01.2018 - 31.12.2019 (Completed) Phase 17 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017 (Completed) Phase 16 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017 (Completed) Phase 15 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017 (Completed) Phase 14 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017 (Completed) Phase 12 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016 (Completed) Phase 11 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016 (Completed) Phase 10 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016 (Completed) Phase 9 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016 (Completed) Phase 8 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016 (Completed) Phase 7 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016 (Completed) Phase 6 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) Phase 5 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) Phase 3 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) Phase 2 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) Phase 1 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) |
