the Republic of North Macedonia: UNHCR: The Republic of North Macedonia Fact Sheet, 31 August 2019
The total estimated number of irregular mixed migratory arrivals in the country up to the end of August 2019 is 25,794 arrivals or approximately 107 arrivals/day.
Source: UNHCR and partners
The number of asylum claims submitted in 2019 is 252.
No-one has been granted international protection in the same period (January – August).
Source: MoI
As of 31 August 2019, 569 identified persons remain at risk of statelessness, of whom 281 with undetermined nationality and 288 persons with unregulated citizenship. Source: MYLA
Working with Partners
UNHCR Skopje collaborates with national institutions, NGOs, UN agencies, and other
international partners working in the areas of international protection and eradication of
statelessness. Key partnerships have been established and cultivated with: Ministry of
Labour and Social Policy, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Crisis
Management Center, Secretariat for European Affairs, and the Ombudsman. We also
cooperate with NGOs, primarily with partners: City Red Cross, Macedonian Young Lawyers
Association, La Strada Open Gate, Center for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution, Legis
and GR Vaksince. In addition, since 2018, a new partnership has been developed with the
Iustinianus Primus Law Faculty. In order to achieve the sustainable development goals
(SDGs) in line with the UN 2030 Agenda and to optimize resources, UNHCR also works
closely together with the UN Resident Coordination Office and UN sister Agencies
(particularly UNICEF, IOM, UNFPA). Our international partners include the EU Delegation
and the relevant EU Agencies the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) and the
European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), the Organization for Security and
Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and the Council of Europe (CoE).
Our operation has been possible due to the generous support by the international
community, most particularly by the United States of America which has made possible a
major part of the activities undertaken by UNHCR North Macedonia in 2019.
