Danish Refugee Council to lay off up to 2,000 staff

After the anticipation from The Copenhagen Post, a press release by DRC has confirmed the plan to lay off thousands of employees in response to the recent halt of foreign aid spending by the Trump administration.

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Tristan Fender

Feb 12, 2025

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) will lay off up to 2,000 staff members worldwide, following the suspension of US aid funding under President Donald Trump’s administration. It will be one of the largest layoffs in history for a Danish company.The decision was announced by DRC Secretary General Charlotte Slente during a global staff meeting on […]

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Photo: Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Danish Refugee Council to lay off up to 2,000 staff

After the anticipation from The Copenhagen Post, a press release by DRC has confirmed the plan to lay off thousands of employees in response to the recent halt of foreign aid spending by the Trump administration.
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