UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency | UNHCR
WEBUNHCR helps to save lives and build better futures for the millions of people forced to flee their homes. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency works to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution or war at home. Since 1950, we have faced multiple crises on multiple continents, and provided ...
Refugee Data Finder - UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency
WEBJun 13, 2024 · Welcome to UNHCR’s Refugee Population Statistics Database. The database contains information about forcibly displaced populations spanning more than 70 years of statistical activities.
Careers at UNHCR | UNHCR
WEBAt UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, our dedicated staff take the lead in protecting and advocating for people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world. We are looking for talented, motivated and passionate individuals to join our team. UNHCR employs 20,305 people in 136 countries. Our dedicated and passionate team work around the clock ...
Protecting Refugees: questions and answers - UNHCR
WEBFeb 1, 2002 · Refugees should receive at least the same rights and basic help as any other foreigner who is a legal resident, including freedom of thought, of movement, and freedom from torture and degrading treatment. Economic and social rights are equally applicable. Refugees should have access to medical care, schooling and the right to work.
The 1951 Refugee Convention | UNHCR
WEBThe 1951 Convention provides the internationally recognized definition of a refugee and outlines the legal protection, rights and assistance a refugee is entitled to receive. UNHCR serves as the ‘guardian’ of these documents. We also help governments translate them into national laws to ensure refugees are protected and can exercise their ...
Defining sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment
WEBSexual abuse means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. Any sexual activity with children (persons under the age of 18 years) constitutes sexual abuse. Sexual exploitation means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not ...
History of UNHCR | UNHCR
WEBInitially, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, was established in the aftermath of the Second World War to help the millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We were given three years to complete this work, and then disband. Today, we are a global organization dedicated to protecting people forced to flee and those left stateless.
Resettlement in the United States | UNHCR US
WEBAll individuals in the United States must direct their inquiries through a resettlement agency, congressional office or legal service provider. All individuals overseas should contact their nearest UNHCR office. Work with partners to lower barriers to complementary pathways for refugees. Any refugee or forcibly displaced person who comes to ...
Internships | UNHCR
WEBInternships are offered at various locations, including UNHCR headquarters in Geneva, the Global Service Centres in Amman, Budapest and Copenhagen, or in field country offices. Subject to approval of their managers, interns may telework within or outside of the country of duty station. Internships are made available based on the needs of ...
Education - UNHCR
WEBTogether with your help, they can learn how to rebuild their lives. Education is a basic human right, enshrined in the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child and the 1951 Refugee Convention.. Education protects refugee children and youth from forced recruitment into armed groups, child labour, sexual exploitation and child marriage.Education also strengthens community resilience.