UNHCR in Hungary shares information exclusively under the following accounts:
Website: https://help.unhcr.org/hungary/
Telegram Channel: https://t.me/UNHCR_Hungary
Toll-free Helpline: +36 80 984 583 – call for up to date information on services and assistance
Facebook Page: UNHCR Magyarország
Police – 112
If you are in immediate danger, call the Police on 112.
Report harmful content to hotlines
Internet Hotline
Online platform to report content published without consent; online harassment; child pornography / child sexual abuse material; racist content, incitement against a community; content that promotes or encourages the use of illegal psychoactive substance; content that incites or promotes illegal acts of violence; phishing content; other content that is harmful to minors. Reports can be submitted via webform (NMHH Hotline – report forms) or via e-mail ([email protected])
Support for children at risk
Biztonságos Internet
Online platform to report content that is harmful or illegal
Support for sexual and gender based violence and trafficking
National Crisis and Information Provision Phone Service
Help in case of sexual / domestic harassment, abuse, violence
+36 80 20 55 20
https://okit.eu
[email protected]
NANE (Women for Women against Violence)
Woman or a child survivor of sexual violence, domestic abuse, or trafficking
+36 80 505 101
https://nane.hu/?lang=en
[email protected]
Patent Association
Legal aid in case of sexual / domestic abuse, violence
+36 80 80 80 81
https://www.patent.org.hu/en
Hungarian Baptist Aid
Support on sexual exploitation and abuse
+36-20-239-2297
https://www.hbaid.org/hungarian-baptist-aid
[email protected]
Chance for families 2005 Foundation
Support on human trafficking and sexual exploitation
+36 80 984544
https://nmhh.hu/internethotline/
All humanitarian assistance is free!
No payments • No favours • No sexual exchange
Any person working in the refugee response is prohibited from:
• Asking for any kind of favours, including sexual favours, in exchange for services or assistance.
• Engaging in sexual relationships with people they assist or aim to assist.
• All sexual activity with children (anyone under 18 years old).
If you witness or experience inappropriate behaviour by someone providing assistance either online or in-person, you can submit a complaint at [email protected] or [email protected] or call +36 80 984 583 (08:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday). You may also approach a member of UNHCR workforce.
The process is safe and confidential. Your personal information will not be shared with anyone or any organization without your consent. Reporting an incident or raising concerns will not prevent you from receiving assistance and support.
Non-Governmental Organizations
Menedék Association
Legal help, social rights, employment, accommodation search
+36 20 450 72 45
https://menedek.hu
[email protected]
Hungarian Helsinki Committee
Legal help, assistance in case of ill-treatment, asylum procedure, family reunification
+36 1 321 43 23
https://helsinki.hu
[email protected]
Next Step Hungary Association
Legal assistance, employment, psychological counselling
+36 70 323 75 52
https://nextstepeu.org
[email protected]
Cordelia Foundation
Psychological counselling, mental health support
+36 1 349 14 50
https://cordelia.hu/en/
[email protected]
Criminals often impersonate domestic and international humanitarian organisations to trick people into giving away their personal information or lure them into financial scams. When seeing such offers online, always check the official website of the organisation and see if the offer is also posted there.
Hungarian humanitarian organisations
Caritas Hungary – Hungarian Catholic Church
+36 1 372 09 10
https://karitasz.hu/english
[email protected]
Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta
+36 1 391 47 00
+36 1 391 47 04
https://maltai.hu
[email protected]
Cash / Voucher Assistance Programmes
The below organizations can possibly provide cash / voucher assistance, for more information on the specificity of the programmes and criteria, please reach out to the organizations directly. If you see offers from any other organization online, there is a high chance of falling victim a financial scam.
Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta
+36 1 391 47 00
+36 1 391 47 04
https://maltai.hu
[email protected]
Caritas Hungary – Hungarian Catholic Church
+36 1 372 09 10
https://karitasz.hu/english
[email protected]
