First Allocation of SDC Funding (Europe and Mediterranean Region Division) to UNHCR Operations in 2014
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.
| País / Região | Tema | Período | Orçamento |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Azerbaijan Egypt Georgia Syria Tunisia Yemen |
Migration and Development
Forced displacement (refugees, IDP, human trafficking)
|
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014 |
CHF 5’250’000
|
- Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
-
DAC Sector EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Material relief assistance and services
Tipo de ajuda Project and programme contribution
Número de Projetos 7F01556
| Contexto |
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. |
| Objectivos |
Providing immediate protection and assistance to refugees and internally displaced people in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies. |
| Grupos Alvo |
Refugees and internally displaced people worldwide. |
| Resultados a médio prazo |
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. |
| Resultados |
Resultados das fases anteriores: 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. |
| Direcção / Responsável no Departamento Federal |
SDC |
| Área de financiamento |
Humanitarian aid |
| Parceiros do Projecto |
Parceiro contractual United Nations Organization (UNO) |
| Orçamento | Fase do projeto em curso Orçamento suíço CHF 5’250’000 Desembolsos Suíços até à data CHF 5’250’000 |
| Fases do Projeto |
Phase 98
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014
(Completed)
Phase 97
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014
(Completed)
Phase 96
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014
(Completed)
Phase 95
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014
(Completed)
Phase 94
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014
(Completed)
Phase 93
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014
(Completed)
Phase 91 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014 (Completed) Phase 90 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014 (Completed) Phase 89 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014 (Completed) Phase 88 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014 (Completed) Phase 87 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) |
