Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehj?lp

Displacement is a development challenge, not just a humanitarian one, and is to a degree both predictable and preventable. ? Today Secretary General, Charlotte Slente, was invited to speak on a World Bank panel discussion to launch the World Bank Report ‘Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet: Pathways Out of the Polycrisis.”? ? Today more than ever, it's important to show how development actors can help to address the fragility factors that drive displacement. ? They can: - Prevent displacement?by investing in disaster risk reduction and resilience building including via peacebuilding and climate adaptation - Mitigate impacts?of displacement through anticipatory action to sudden on-set shocks and support for social protection mechanisms - Work with national governments who are responsible for finding durable solutions to end displacement such as enable the return and/or (re)integration of displaced people ? Proven and scalable solutions exist to prevent forced displaced, but they require the political will of member states to prioritize the rights of displaced people, and they also require that we direct our development and humanitarian efforts towards empowering local communities to drive change for improved resilience and self-reliance.?

Are you curious about what drive displacement in 2025 and 2026? ? Join our online event when we explore the results of The Danish Refugee Councils’s annual ‘Global Displacement Forecast Report 2025’. ? On top of the more than 122 million people displaced globally, our innovative AI model predicts that more than 6.7 million people are going to be displaced in the coming two year. ? The report further shows that when refugees are empowered in their country of asylum, they are more likely to return. ? WHEN: Online Event: March 14 at 12-13.30 CET ? PROGRAM: Welcome by Moderator (Alexander Kjaerum, report author & Senior Analyst) (5 min)? - Key messages by Charlotte Slente, SG DRC (10 min) - Return of IDPs by Robert Piper, former Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Solutions to Internal Displacement (15 min) - Key Report findings by Alexander Kjaerum, report author & Senior Analyst, Danish Refugee Council (15 min)? ? - Crisis Focus: Evolving crisis in Sudan, DR Congo and Myanmar by Harriet Bland, Regional Head of Programmes, East Africa and Great Lakes Region and Sachitra Chitrakar, Country Director Myanmar, Danish Refugee Council (20 min)? ? - Moderated Q&A and discussion? ? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gvu2duXN

The Danish Refugee Council is appalled at the announcement from the US Government to terminate nearly all its aid contracts and we warn of catastrophic consequences for millions of people forcibly displaced and living in conflict affected and fragile states. ? These terminations endanger the lives of millions of the world’s most vulnerable people. Read the full statement here:? https://lnkd.in/dCfmgKrv

Amid the distant echoes of ongoing fighting, our Country Director Julian Zakrzewski traveled to frontline villages in Ukraine and saw firsthand the devastation left behind. ? Many communities remain partially abandoned, their buildings scarred by war. Some towns lie in ruins, while others are patched together with plywood and plastic sheets. Yet, despite the destruction, many residents—elderly individuals with nowhere else to go, people with disabilities, and families determined to stay—refuse to leave. ? Life persists in these shattered towns. I visited cafés that remain open, offering a brief illusion of normalcy—until the next air raid siren warns of an incoming drone or glide bomb. The war is far from over, and the humanitarian community must not waver in its support. ? After witnessing the reality on the ground, one message is clear: Now is not the time to cut aid. Needs are only growing in the hardest-hit areas. We must do more to ensure those who have endured so much receive the support they desperately need.

Three years into the full-scale war in Ukraine, the Danish Refugee Council emphasizes the need for sustained international support to prevent worsening humanitarian conditions and long-term challenges for the country’s recovery and stability.? ? As the conflict continues, more than 3.4 million people remain displaced, facing deteriorating living conditions, job losses, and limited access to essential services. Civilian casualties also remain high—January 2025 saw at least 139 civilians killed and 738 injured, a 27% increase from the previous year.? ? The impact of the war extends beyond immediate humanitarian needs. Gender-based violence is on the rise, with limited access to support for survivors. Landmine contamination and other explosive hazards pose significant risks, restricting movement, agricultural production, and economic recovery. Thousands of injured individuals require ongoing medical and psychological care. At the same time, housing shortages persist, leaving many in overcrowded and deteriorating shelters initially designed for short-term use. Reconstruction efforts remain insufficient to meet demand, while economic instability continues to limit employment opportunities, leaving many families struggling to make ends meet.? ? “Now is not the time to step back from Ukraine. Continued international support is critical to ensuring people receive the assistance they need. Communities have endured three years of war, losing homes, livelihoods, and loved ones. Sustained humanitarian funding is essential to help them rebuild their lives.” – Charlotte Slente, Secretary General, Danish Refugee Council? ? Growing Needs Amid Declining Funding? Despite ongoing humanitarian needs, funding for Ukraine has steadily declined—from $3.65 billion in 2023 to $2.5 billion in 2024, a 31.5% decrease. The recent freeze of US funding may further limit the resources available to assist those affected.? ? “Through our programs, we see that many displaced people in Ukraine are struggling with limited support. Some are returning to unsafe areas, including locations under near-daily bombardment, simply because they feel they have no other option. Without sustained assistance, unsafe returns are likely to increase, putting lives at risk and further straining humanitarian resources. A lasting recovery for Ukraine depends on long-term investments in housing, infrastructure, and economic resilience. Without these commitments, many will remain in limbo, unable to rebuild their lives or regain stability.” – Julian Zakrzewski, Country Director, Danish Refugee Council Ukraine If you want to engage with us in a partnership and make an impact in countries like Ukraine, please don't hesitate to contact us: [email protected]

3 years have passed since the full scale war broke out in Ukraine. The war has caused immense suffering, displacing millions and destroying vital infrastructure. ? As of 2025, nearly 12.7 million people remain in need of humanitarian assistance with more than 3.4 million remaining internally displaced. The ongoing conflict has had devastating consequences leaving many facing challenges accessing food, healthcare, and shelter. ? Ongoing hostilities, winter conditions, and attacks on critical infrastructure such as energy systems, health care facilities, schools and water supply systems have worsened the crisis, leaving vulnerable populations including older persons, persons with disabilities, and children in urgent need of protection and assistance. ? Humanitarian organizations including the Danish Refugee Council are responding to the humanitarian situation, but the immense scale of needs requires sustained international support and funding to meet ongoing demands.

Denmark supports repair of school in Mykolaiv, Ukraine ?????????? ? Following Russia's brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Denmark has taken on a special role in the reconstruction of the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. The city has been hit hard by Russia's attacks, and the destruction of the city's social infrastructure is extensive. Among other things, the city's school has been severely affected Nadbuzke??? ? Together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (Udenrigsministeriet), we have given the school a thorough repair and renovation so that it is once again open for students. ? Denmark's support in rebuilding the school is therefore playing a crucial role in enabling students to return to vocational school and gain practical skills in construction, engineering and mechanics. These are all areas that are vital to rebuilding the local economy and infrastructure. ? This is particularly important as Mykolaiv faces a shortage of skilled labor to help with reconstruction ?????

Our Secretary General, Charlotte Slente, was interviewed in BBC News about the ongoing crisis in Syria and talking to her about her recent visit to see Danish Refugee Council’s programs in action.

In recent years, the cities of Koro in Mali, Ouahigouya in Burkina Faso, and Téra in Niger have seen an unprecedented influx of displaced people—both refugees and internally displaced people—because of ongoing regional instability. This has placed immense pressure on local resources, social infrastructure, and economic stability, intensifying tensions between communities. However, beyond these challenges, our latest study highlights key opportunities for conflict mitigation and peacebuilding. ? By strengthening local conflict resolution mechanisms, scaling up successful initiatives, engaging community leaders, and ensuring equitable resource distribution, we can foster resilience and social cohesion. ? Explore our findings and recommendations from the new study here: https://lnkd.in/dYVQwM6k ? Together, let's build more inclusive and stable communities! #Peacebuilding #UrbanResilience #CommunityEngagement #ConflictResolution

The recent developments regarding U.S. humanitarian assistance and development aid are having devastating impacts on millions of people around the world. At the Danish Refugee Council, we are doing all we can to minimize the impact, but fear that over two million people we serve will lose critical aid. In Sudan – the world’s largest displacement and hunger crisis – thousands will not be able to support their families and meet their basic needs. In Afghanistan, projects that provide clean water to thousands of displaced people are ending. And in Ukraine, our work to clear land of unexploded weapons and mines is stopping – endangering the lives of civilians and preventing the use of fertile farmland.? We are extremely encouraged by and grateful for the solidarity we are seeing from our partners, supporters, and the humanitarian community. DRC will continue its work as we’ve done for the last 70 years. We will continue to stand with displaced people around the world and fight to ensure aid reaches those who need it most. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/d4U7vXbu