United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Details of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Full Name	United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Abbreviation	UNHCR
Foundation Year	1950
Headquarters	Geneva, Switzerland
Website	unhcr.org
Details	The UNHCR provides protection and assistance to the world's refugees. Today, the UNHCR is one of the world's principal humanitarian agencies, with headquarters in Geneva, and offices in some 115 countries. More than 80 percent of UNHCR's 5,000-member staff work in the field, often in isolated, dangerous and difficult conditions. The UNHCR has twice been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its work.

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