Allocation of SDC Funding to UNHCR Operations in 2015
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.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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Burkina Faso Democratic Republic Congo Central African Republic Cameroon Mali Niger Nigeria Chad Uganda |
Migration
Forced displacement (refugees, IDP, human trafficking)
|
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015 |
CHF 4’100’000
|
- Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation 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. |
Objectives |
Providing immediate protection and assistance to refugees and internally displaced people in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies. |
Target groups |
Refugees and internally displaced people worldwide |
Medium-term 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. Results from previous phases: N/A |
Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
Project partners |
Contract partner United Nations Organization (UNO) |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 4’100’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 4’100’000 Total project since first phase Budget inclusive project partner CHF 31’700’000 |
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) |