Additional Allocation of SDC Funding to UNHCR Operations in 2015 in Response to the Syria and Iraq Crises
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.
| Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|
|
Migration
Forced displacement (refugees, IDP, human trafficking)
|
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015 |
CHF 5’000’000
|
- Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
-
DAC Sector EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation 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. |
| Target |
Providing immediate protection and assistance to refugees and internally displaced people in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies. |
| Target group |
Refugees and internally displaced people worldwide |
| Outcomes |
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. |
| Results |
Expected Results: Effective protection and assistance is provided by UNHCR to refugees and internally displaced people worldwide. |
| Agency |
SDC |
| Credit |
Humanitarian aid |
| Project Partners |
Contract Partner United Nations Organization (UNO) |
| Budget | Current Phase Swiss Budget CHF 5’000’000 Swiss Disbursement Till Know CHF 5’000’000 Total Project Since First Phase Budget Inclusive Project Partner CHF 41’700’000 |
| 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) |
