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UNHCR's primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees.

In its efforts to achieve this objective, UNHCR strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, and to return home

12/10/2026

Enhancing access to financial services to improve livelihoods, financial decision-making, and economic well-being for refugees and asylum-seekers.
Over four days, asylum-seekers and refugees participated in a financial literacy training, designed to enhance their understanding and practical use of financial services in Albania. The training covered budgeting, saving, banking services, digital payments, responsible borrowing, and basic business finance and aimed to strengthen participants’ ability to make informed financial decisions and better navigate the financial system in Albania.
For people rebuilding their lives in a new country, understanding how to manage finances is about more than money. It helps families plan ahead, prepare for unexpected expenses, access essential services with confidence, and work towards greater self-reliance. By developing practical financial skills, participants are better equipped to make everyday decisions that support their wellbeing, stability, and long-term inclusion in their communities.

05/10/2026

Behind every asylum application is a person looking for safety and a chance to rebuild their life. Ensuring that protection claims are assessed fairly depends not only on strong legal frameworks, but also on access to reliable information and quality legal support.
To help strengthen these safeguards, UNHCR and the Directorate for Free Legal Aid at the Ministry of Justice organized a training under the project. Focusing on the use of country of origin information (COI), an essential element in asylum procedures, the training brought together legal aid providers, lawyers, and representatives of legal clinics from across Albania.
Through practical discussions and exercises, participants enhanced their skills in researching and assessing information relevant to international protection claims.
By strengthening the knowledge and expertise of legal practitioners, the training contributes to better access to legal assistance and stronger protection safeguards for people seeking asylum in Albania.

28/09/2026

How can local communities better include refugees and asylum-seekers in social services and municipal planning?
This was the focus of an advocacy roundtable organized by UNHCR and Devoll Municipality under , bringing together local institutions and stakeholders to discuss practical steps for strengthening inclusive social planning, coordination, and access to services for people in need of international protection.
The discussion highlighted opportunities to strengthen referral mechanisms, improve coordination among service providers, enhance the identification and referral of persons with specific needs, including unaccompanied and separated children, and ensure that refugees, asylum-seekers, and other people in need of international protection are reflected in the Devoll Municipal Social Plan 2027-2030.

03/09/2026

Everyone has the right to a nationality.

Yet, more than 4.5 million people remain invisible in the eyes of the law, deprived of this fundamental right through no fault of their own, leaving them uncounted, unrecognized and forgotten.

19/08/2026

They served with heart. They gave everything. We remember them.

28/07/2026

Different decades. Different crises. Same need for safety.
For 75 years, the Refugee Convention has helped protect people forced to flee war and persecution, ensuring access to safety, rights, and dignity.
As we mark this milestone, Albania joins the global commitment to uphold the principles of protection, solidarity, and shared responsibility for refugees and asylum-seekers.
Until everyone is safe, we keep the promise.

06/07/2026

📘Advancing Quality in Asylum Decision Drafting
Fair, evidence-based and well-reasoned asylum decisions are essential to ensuring access to international protection for those who need it.
Through the EU-funded project, UNHCR, in cooperation with the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA), organized a training on asylum decision drafting for officials involved in asylum procedures. The training brought together representatives of the Directorate for Policies against Organized Crime, Asylum and Migration and members of the National Commission for Asylum to strengthen their skills in drafting quality asylum decisions.
Led by experts from UNHCR and , participants strengthened their knowledge of quality standards for asylum decisions, including assessing material facts, conducting credibility assessments and applying legal reasoning in line with national legislation and international and EU standards.
By investing in the expertise of asylum professionals, this joint effort contributes to stronger, fairer and more efficient asylum procedures in Albania.

24/06/2026

At Rinia Park, messages of support were written, shared and carried forward through a solidarity walk, as Korça joined voices across Albania marking .
Co-organised by UNHCR, Universiteti "Fan S. Noli", Korçë - UNIKO and Kryqi i Kuq Shqiptar, the event brought together university students and faculty, local authorities from Korça and Devoll municipalities, the Chair of the Korça Regional Council, social services, civil society actors and key human rights institutions, including the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination, alongside the wider community.
Together, they sent a clear message: solidarity is not a moment, it is a responsibility we all share.

23/06/2026

🤝Across faiths, institutions and communities, Gjirokastra came together in solidarity.
Marking , representatives from local government, interfaith communities, refugees, asylum-seekers and partners gathered in the historic centre of the city, creating a shared space for dialogue, awareness and engagement. Through a joint information stand and a symbolic walk across one of Gjirokastra’s busiest areas, institutions, faith leaders and people directly affected by displacement brought conversations on asylum and protection closer to the public.
By standing side by side, they demonstrated how cooperation across institutions and beliefs can help foster understanding, strengthen inclusion, and reinforce the values that underpin refugee protection.
Because protection takes shape when communities choose to stand together.

20/06/2026

20 June marks . And this year it means more.
75 years ago, the world made a promise: people forced to flee have the right to seek safety. It was never meant for a few. It was meant for all of us.
That right was made for times like these. With 117 million people displaced worldwide, that promise has never been more needed.
This World Refugee Day, help keep the promise of safety alive.

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'Skenderbej' Str. GURTEN Building, UN House
Tirana
1001

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

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+355 42250284

Website

http://www.unhcr.org/

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