Refugee Assistance

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-14 16:00

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country.

Global health.gov — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-11 00:17

Represents the Department to other governments, other Federal Departments and agencies, international organizations, and the private sector on international and refugee health issues. It aims to promote the health of the people of the world by advancing the Department of Health and Human Services' global strategies and partnerships, thus serving the health and well-being of the people of the United States.