United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Updated - Tuesday 12 April 2005

UNHCR was established to provide protection and assistance to refugees. International protection is the cornerstone of the agency's work. UNHCR promotes international refugee agreements and monitors government compliance with international refugee law.

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- Address:
P.O. Box 2500
CH-1211 Geneva 2
Switzerland
- Telephone:
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- FAX:
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- E-mail:
webmaster@unhcr.ch
- Org. type:
Intergovernmental