United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

(Unverified non-profit organisation)

UNHCR is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country.

Website

http://www.unhcr.ch

Year established

1950

Organisation's interests

Regions / countries / territories

Africa: 21 countries (show)
Americas: 11 countries (show)
Asia: 17 countries (show)
Europe: 11 countries (show)
Middle East: Jordan; Lebanon; Morocco; Oman; Tunisia
Oceania: New Zealand

Global issues

Agriculture, aquaculture and forestry; Children, youth and family welfare; Community...show all (8)