UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has welcomed a generous contribution of USD 1 million from the Government of Norway to support the nearly 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The funding, part of Norway’s support for UNHCR’s global budget for 2025-2026, is vital to sustaining life-saving assistance amid declining humanitarian funding in 2025. The shortfall has led to difficult prioritization of essential services, increasing vulnerabilities within the refugee camps.
Ivo Freijsen, UNHCR Representative in Bangladesh, emphasized the importance of international support for the Rohingya, stating, “The Rohingya people need international support more than ever to sustain well-being and keep hope alive.” The Norwegian donation will bolster resilience through education, skills development, and livelihood programs, helping refugees maintain their self-reliance until they can return to Myanmar in safety and dignity.
Norway also supports joint programs like SAFE+2, which provides sustainable cooking fuel, improving safety and health conditions, particularly for women and children. With the majority of refugees hosted in low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh, sustained funding is crucial to alleviating the burden of displacement.
Source: Norway Embassy