Everyday thousands of people are
forced to flee.
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There are 117 million displaced persons in the world today
Finnish Refugee Council is Finland’s largest expert organisation specialising in the issues of forced displacement and migration. Each year, we support thousands of people in recovering from conflicts and integrating into new societies. For over 60 years our work has positively impacted lives in Finland, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
With our help, we can support them and give them hope for a better future.
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We work to ensure that refugees and migrants are equal and contributing members of their societies and their rights are respected.
180 000 new beginnings in 2024!
Over the last year, our work reached more than 180,000 people in need of support. Read more about the achievements of our work from our latest annual report!
LATEST
The Refugee of the Year 2026 Youssef Asad Alkhatib
Finnish Refugee Council has named Youssef Asad Alkhatib as the Refugee of the Year 2026. The recognition was announced in Helsinki on Tuesday, 16 June. Youssef Asad Alkhatib Age: 26 Country of origin: Syria Residence: Helsinki Occupation: Actor ...
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Press Release: Nils Torvalds Appointed Chair of the Board of Finnish Refugee Council
At its spring meeting on 23 April 2026, Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) elected Nils Torvalds as ...
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Community support helps people rebuild their lives in South Sudan
My work as a protection officer has changed how I see the world. I work ...
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Women in South Sudan Rebuilding Their Lives
“Before Finnish Refugee Council came to Akobo, my life was hard. I depended on relatives ...
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Give to Gain: Allowing Refugee Mothers to Thrive Through Functional Adult Literacy
Francine returns home with medicine for her sick child. At the health Centre, she was ...
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Women’s Centers Support Internally Displaced People in Myanmar
Conflicts between ethnic groups and political unrest have driven Myanmar into a severe humanitarian crisis ...
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