Finnish Refugee Council
The Finnish Refugee Council is a humanitarian, non-governmental organisation that protects the rights of people affected by displacement.[1][2]
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| Founded | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Type | Humanitarian NGO |
| Location | |
| Fields | Refugees, IDPs, Activism, NGO |
Key people | Annu Lehtinen (Executive Director) |
| Website | pakolaisapu |
History
The Finnish Refugee Council was founded in 1965 as a small organization that raised funds for the UN Refugee Agency. The council has evolved over time, becoming an NGO and embarking on a range of projects.[3][4]
Core activities
The council has four themes aimed at the rights of refugees, strengthening resilience, equal social participation and adaptation of the entire community.
References
- "Finnish Refugee Council | Anna Lindh Foundation". www.annalindhfoundation.org. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
- "Finnish Refugee Council | Devex". www.devex.com. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
- "About us". Suomen Pakolaisapu. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
- "Partner - Finnish Refugee Council (FRC)". data2.unhcr.org. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
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