[Edited extract from public address]
There are also millions of stateless people who have been denied a nationality and access to basic rights such as education, healthcare, employment and freedom of movement.
In a world where nearly 1 person is forcibly displaced every two seconds as a result of conflict or persecution, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees work is more important than ever before.
The workforce is the backbone of UNHCR. As of 31 May 2019, employing 16,803 people, of whom around nearly 90 per cent are based in the field.
UNHCR is based in Geneva, Switzerland although work is conducted in 134 countries, with personnel based in a mixture of regional and branch offices and sub and field offices. Our teams work hard to help the displaced, specializing in a wide range of disciplines, including legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs and health.
UNHCR are funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions, with 86% from governments and the European Union. 3% comes from other inter-governmental organizations and pooled funding mechanisms, while a further 10% is from the private sector, including foundations, corporations and the public. Additionally, we receive a limited subsidy (1%) from the UN budget for administrative costs, and accept in-kind contributions, including items such as tents, medicines and trucks.
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Case Postale 2500, CH-1211 Genève 2 Dépôt, Suisse.
Tel: +41 22 739 8111 (automatic switchboard)
Website: https://www.unhcr.org/figures-at-a-glance
An unprecedented 70.8 million people around the world have been forced from home. Among them are nearly 25.9 million refugees, over half of whom are under the age of 18.
We are now witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record.There are also millions of stateless people who have been denied a nationality and access to basic rights such as education, healthcare, employment and freedom of movement.
In a world where nearly 1 person is forcibly displaced every two seconds as a result of conflict or persecution, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees work is more important than ever before.
The workforce is the backbone of UNHCR. As of 31 May 2019, employing 16,803 people, of whom around nearly 90 per cent are based in the field.
UNHCR is based in Geneva, Switzerland although work is conducted in 134 countries, with personnel based in a mixture of regional and branch offices and sub and field offices. Our teams work hard to help the displaced, specializing in a wide range of disciplines, including legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs and health.
UNHCR are funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions, with 86% from governments and the European Union. 3% comes from other inter-governmental organizations and pooled funding mechanisms, while a further 10% is from the private sector, including foundations, corporations and the public. Additionally, we receive a limited subsidy (1%) from the UN budget for administrative costs, and accept in-kind contributions, including items such as tents, medicines and trucks.
MORE:
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Case Postale 2500, CH-1211 Genève 2 Dépôt, Suisse.
Tel: +41 22 739 8111 (automatic switchboard)
Website: https://www.unhcr.org/figures-at-a-glance
