UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a lifeline for people displaced by violence, conflict and persecution—helping them survive, recover and build a better future.
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What We Do
over 211 million core aid items delivered to displaced people in 2016
Where We Work
UNHCR provides essential services to refugees in 128 countries, in 470 locations
Who We Help
million men, women and children displaced by violence, conflict and prosecution worldwide
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