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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

details of international organization United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Details of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Full NameUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
AbbreviationUNHCR
Foundation Year1950
HeadquartersGeneva, Switzerland
Websiteunhcr.org
DetailsThe 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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