UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Geneva, Switzerland21000 employees UNHCR, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, is a UN agency established in 1950 and based in Geneva, Switzerland. Its mission is to lead international efforts to protect refugees and resolve refugee-related issues. The agency safeguards the rights and well-being of refugees, ensuring they can seek asylum, find safety, return home voluntarily, integrate locally, or resettle in a third country. UNHCR also provides assistance to stateless individuals. Operating in over 125 countries with a staff of around 7,685, UNHCR delivers essential humanitarian aid and protection. Its key services include emergency assistance such as shelter, food, and medical care for those fleeing violence and conflict. The agency also facilitates long-term solutions like voluntary repatriation and local integration, advocates for asylum rights, and supports vulnerable groups. Since its inception, UNHCR has helped approximately 50 million refugees and has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize twice for its efforts.
