Danish Organisation Strategy for UNHCR
Introduction:
UNHCR was established in 1951. At the time there were an
estimated 1 million refugees globally. The number of people
worldwide living forcibly displaced from their home by conflict or
persecution has vastly increased since then. By 2016, the number of
refugees amounted to more than 21 million people
–
with more
than double this number displaced as IDP’s,
and with total global
displacement at an unprecedented level. UNHCR works in 128
countries and is mandated to provide international protection and
assistance to refugees, returnees and stateless persons.
Key results:
Funding to UNHCR is humanitarian assistance providing
protection primarily for refugees but also for
IDP’s.
Funding to UNHCR also contributes to finding durable solutions
for refugees and IDP’s as the ultimate protection goal.
Justification for support.
Support to UNHCR contributes directly to the implementation
of the priorities of Danish humanitarian and development
cooperation by protecting conflict affected populations and
helping address complex challenges related to displacement and
forced migration as well as to finding durable solutions for
refugees and IDP’s.
UNHCR’s work is based on humanitarian
principles of neutrality,
independence and impartiality which are essential for preserving
humanitarian space.
UNHCR’s primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-
being of refugees
How will we ensure results and monitor progress
Monitoring Danish priority areas based on UNHCR’s
own
Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs) that set out the key objectives
of the organisation. They are assessed through a number of
impact indicators. There is a high degree of convergence between
UNHCR’s GSPs
and the priorities of Danish Humanitarian
Assistance.
Active participation in ExCom and Standing Committee
meetings, regular meetings with other major donors and UNHCR
staff.
Annual consultations in line with the Humanitarian Partnership
Agreement with UNHCR, which also lays down a number of
reporting obligations for UNHCR.
Risk and challenges
Risk of deterioration of the global protection environment.
Diminishing possibilities for resettlement.
Maintaining the high levels of donor contributions.
Preserving humanitarian space and staff security..
File No.
Responsible Unit
Mill.
Commitment
Projected ann. Disb.
Duration of strategy
Finance Act code.
Desk officer
Financial officer
118.C / 2017-19405
FN-Genève
2017
2018
320,5 320,5
320,5 320,5
2017-2021
06.39.01.10
Monica Eimert
Mads Ettrup
2019
320,5
320,5
Total
961,5
961,5
SDGs relevant for Programme*
No Poverty
No
Hunger
Good Health,
Wellbeing
Quality
Education
Gender
Equality
Clean Water,
Sanitation
Affordable
Clean
Energy
Decent
Jobs, Econ.
Growth
Industry,
Innovation,
Infrastructure
Reduced
Inequalities
Sustainable
Cities,
Communities
Responsible
Consumption
& Production
Climate
Action
Life below
Water
Life on Land
Peace &
Justice,
strong Inst.
Partnerships
for Goals
*
Overall goal to
leave no one behind
Preliminary Budget Overview
Danish Contribution to UNHCR
Core funds
(un-earmarked)
Innovation funds
(earmarked)
Emergency Response Fund
(flexibly earmarked)
Contribution
to UNHCR’s
efforts in protracted situations
(earmarked)
Totals
2017
160
20
50,5
2018
160
20
50,5
2019
160
20
50,5
90
320,5
90
90
320,5 320,5
Danish involvement in governance structure
Denmark has been a member of the ExCom since its
establishment in 1958.
Denmark was chair of the ExCom in 2015-2016.
Strat.
objective(s)
Addressing complex
challenges related to
displacement and
forced migration,
incl. strengthening
protection of
refugees and IDP’s
and finding durable
solutions for
refugees and IDP’s.
Priority Results
Favourable protection
environment; Fair protection
processes and documentation;
Security from violence and
exploitation.
Basic needs and Services;
Community empowerment
and self-reliance.
Established
HQ
High Commissioner
Core information
1951
Geneva
Filippo Grandi
Human Resources
Country presence
Denmark member of
Executive Committee
11,846 staff working in 470 offices/local
offices
Around 128 countries
Vice Chair: 2014, 1
st
Vice Chair: 2015
Chair: 2016
Durable solutions.