Partners
UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, leads international action to protect people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. UNHCR delivers life-saving assistance like shelter, food and water; helps safeguard fundamental human rights, including the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another country; and develops solutions that ensure people have a safe place to call home where they can build a better future. It also works to ensure that stateless people are granted a nationality.
In Cyprus, UNHCR was established in 1974 to organise and coordinate humanitarian assistance for the displaced populations in both communities. Today, UNHCR’s primary objective is to assist the Government to further develop and improve its asylum legislation, procedures and capacities for a refugee protection system fully in line with international standards. UNHCR office in Cyprus also advocates for Cyprus’ accession to the UN Conventions for the prevention of statelessness and the protection of stateless persons.
For more information about our work globally and in Cyprus:
HopeForChildren
“HopeForChildren” CRC Policy Center implements multi-level humanitarian programs aimed at promoting the rights of all children with priority given to their well-being, education and prevention of all forms of violence against children as well as their psychosocial and legal support.
It also focuses on the implementation of European programs which include research, training of professionals and advocacy on children’s rights.
