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.org

Year established

1950

About this organisation

Regions / countries / territories

Europe: Switzerland

Global issues

Children, youth and family welfare; Community development; Disability issues; Disasters...show all (8)