UNHCR Montenegro

03/12/2025

🇲🇪 Zahvalni smo na kontinuiranoj podršci Crne Gore UNHCR-u.

Crna Gora je na jučerašnjoj donatorskoj konferenciji UNHCR-a u Ženevi, najavila donaciju od 15.000 eura za podršku našem radu u 2026. godini, potvrdivši svoju posvećenost međunarodnoj zaštiti i solidarnosti sa izbjeglicama, tražiocima azila i osobama bez državljanstva.

Iskreno zahvaljujemo Vlada Crne Gore na ovoj vrijednoj podršci i kontinuiranom partnerstvu.

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🇲🇪 Grateful for Montenegro’s continued support to UNHCR.

Yesterday at UNHCR’s global pledging conference in Geneva, Montenegro pledged €15,000 to support our work in 2026.

This contribution reflects Montenegro’s commitment to international protection and its role as a reliable donor country standing in solidarity with refugees, asylum seekers, returnees and stateless persons.

Our sincere thanks to the Government of Montenegro for this valuable support and partnership.



photo credit: UNHCR | D. Etter 2019

26/11/2025

🌍 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 🌍
UNHCR Montenegro, in partnership with the Red Cross Budva and NGO Civic Alliance, proudly supported the art exhibition “Black Trees” by DT—a refugee from Kazakhstan and a passionate human rights defender who has dedicated years to advocating for women and children affected by violence.
🎨 The exhibition showcased 16 powerful paintings, each inspired by the real-life story of a heroine whose voice became a symbol of struggle and hope. Through nature-inspired imagery, these artworks speak of fear, pain, and resilience—silent yet strong messages against gender-based violence.
Together, let’s raise our voices and stand for a world free from violence. 💜

23/10/2025

🛑 Non-refoulement: A pillar of human rights.
This week, UNHCR Montenegro teamed up with the University of Donja Gorica to host an inspiring conference focused on this vital protection principle. 🇲🇪🎓
With insights from Ivana Jelic, Vice-President of the European Court of Human Rights, and Slobodan Rascanin from UNHCR, the event united students and public officials to explore the importance of non-refoulement in today’s global context. 🌍

17/10/2025

✨ We're proud to continue our collaboration with the Police Academy through our Memorandum of Understanding!
👮‍♂️ UNHCR Montenegro has launched a course on international refugee law, giving the 18th generation of cadets the opportunity to dive into the principles of refugee protection, explore Montenegro’s asylum system, and understand the crucial role border police play in safeguarding those seeking safety.

07/10/2025

📚🤝 Thanks to the ongoing collaboration between UNHCR and the University of Donja Gorica, a new group of Law students is embarking on an 8-week journey to deepen their knowledge of international refugee law and statelessness.
As part of the program, students will also participate in a moot court, applying their learning in practice. This event will be held in celebration of International Human Rights Day, highlighting the importance of legal education in promoting justice and human rights.
Together, we’re shaping a future of inclusion and legal empowerment. 🌍⚖️

22/09/2025

Strengthening asylum procedures in Montenegro 🇲🇪
Two judges of the Administrative Court, with UNHCR support, took part in the AEAJ workshop in Brussels. Discussions covered the judiciary’s role in the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, key CJEU and ECtHR rulings, and the ‘safe third country’ concept.
These insights will help strengthen the Court’s capacity in asylum and immigration law.

09/09/2025

04/09/2025

UNHCR, in cooperation with Montenegro’s Border Police and Frontex, held an information session for 14 newly deployed Frontex border guards.
The session introduced them to UNHCR’s mandate in Montenegro and the national asylum system, with a special focus on border operations.
This cooperation, started in 2023, strengthens protection-sensitive border management and ensures access to international protection for those in need.

25/07/2025

🇺🇳💙 Hope in Every Package
UNHCR in Montenegro has donated essential non-food items to the Red Cross of Montenegro Crveni Krst Crne Gore.
Warm jackets, sturdy shoes, and hygiene kits may seem simple — but for people forced to flee their homes or those at risk of statelessness - they bring relief, protection, and a sense of dignity.
Together, we make sure no one is left behind.

🇲🇪💙 Nada u svakom paketu
UNHCR u Crnoj Gori donirao je osnovne neprehrambene artikle Crvenom krstu Crne Gore.
Tople jakne, čvrste cipele i higijenski paketi možda djeluju jednostavno — ali za ljude koji su bili primorani da napuste svoje domove ili su u riziku da postanu apatridi - donose olakšanje, zaštitu i osjećaj dostojanstva.
Zajedno činimo da niko ne bude zaboravljen.

15/07/2025

🧩 Building Stronger Support for Refugees and Stateless People

UNHCR recently organized a workshop for social workers from municipal centers in central Montenegro—the region with the highest number of asylum seekers and persons at risk of statelessness.

The training focused on international and national standards related to birth registration and refugee protection, with social workers also sharing the day-to-day challenges they face on the ground.

Together, we’re working to ensure no one is left without legal identity or protection.

09/07/2025

✅ Milestone Achieved: Closure of the Former Yugoslavia Refugee Caseload in Montenegro

Ministarstvo unutrašnjih poslova Crne Gore and UNHCR marked a historic achievement — the issuance of permanent residence permits to the last remaining refugees from the former Yugoslavia in Montenegro.

This moment closes a 30-year chapter of displacement, during which more than 12,400 people secured their legal status and built new lives in Montenegro.

Together with the Vlada Crne Gore, UNHCR worked over the decades to ensure access to documentation, legal status, voluntary return, housing through the Regional Housing Programme, and social inclusion.

For fewer than ten people whose cases remain, UNHCR and the Ministry will continue monitoring their situation under UNHCR’s statelessness mandate, with the assistance from our legal aid partner, the Gradjanska alijansa.

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24/06/2025

⚽🏀 On 23 June, the Crnogorski olimpijski komitet commemorated the Olympic Day and World Refugee Day, and together with UNHCR, Ministarstvo sporta i mladih i Glavni grad Podgorica, celebrated the spirit of sport, unity, and inclusion.

Thanks to the excellent organization by the Olympic Committee, refugee children and children at risk of statelessness had the chance to take part in a day filled with fun, games, and joy. 🙌

Sport is more than just play. It’s a powerful tool for inclusion, resilience, and healing—especially for those who have been forced to flee. As UNHCR Representative Stefanie Krause said:

👉 "Sport empowers children, promotes well-being, and restores a sense of normalcy. It allows refugee children to simply be children."

A heartfelt thank you to our partners Українська асоціація Добра Справа, Crveni Krst Crne Gore, Gradjanska alijansa for their continued support. Together, we build communities where everyone belongs. 💙



Photo and video credits: Crnogorski olimpijski komitet