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The UN Refugee Agency: Our Story
Those whose lives have been uprooted and torn apart by conflict or natural disaster, UNHCR exists to help them. This is our story.
The High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) was established in December 1950. The Second World War left over one million refugees far from home and governments in need of assistance to coordinate the crisis. UNHCR was created to help. The founders thought their task would only take three years but new conflicts broke out and more families were forced flee their homes. In 1951 we started with 34 employees. By the end of 2013 we had over 8,000 people working in 126 countries.
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published: 19 Jun 2015
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UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency
Welcome to our channel!
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.
We work to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution, war or disaster at home.
Since 1950, we have faced multiple crises on multiple continents, and provided vital assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people, many of whom have nobody left to turn to.
We help to save lives and build better futures for millions forced from home.
More about us: https://www.unhcr.org/who-we-help.html
Information for media:
If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stor...
published: 24 Apr 2019
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How to apply to an international position at UNHCR
Visit UNHCR's YouTube channel at youtube.com/unhcr or learn more at unhcr.org.
This channel operates only for administrative purposes.
published: 04 Feb 2019
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What is refugee resettlement and what is UNHCR’s role?
Many refugees cannot go home because of conflict, war and persecution. Many also live in perilous situations or have specific needs that cannot be addressed in the country where they have sought protection. In such circumstances, @UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, helps resettle refugees to another country. This process is called resettlement – the transfer of refugees from an asylum country to another State that has agreed to admit them and ultimately grant them permanent settlement. Resettlement States provide the refugee with legal and physical protection, including access to civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights similar to those enjoyed by nationals.
Resettlement is a life-changing experience. It is both challenging and rewarding. Refugees are often resettled to a country...
published: 24 Jun 2020
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2021 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award | Ceremony
Welcome to the 2021 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award!
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
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published: 04 Oct 2021
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published: 07 Sep 2018
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Gov’t, UNHCR start verifying refugees
The government of Uganda together with the United Nations high commission for refugees (UNHCR) has started verifying and profiling over 1.5 million asylum seekers and refugees in the country. The exercise seeks to validate and update the biodata of both asylum seekers and refugees for proper planning. The launch was held in the Oruchinga refugee settlement Isingiro district.
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published: 22 Oct 2021
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UN Refugee Agency UNHCR: More than 70 million people displaced worldwide | DW News
New figures from the UN's refugee agency show a record of more than 70 million people were forced to flee their home last year because of war or persecution.
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published: 19 Jun 2019
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Angelina Jolie (UNHCR Special Envoy) at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2019
Keynote address delivered by Ms. Angelina (UNHCR Special Envoy) to Member States the event UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2019.
Delivering a keynote address to the General Assembly ministerial meeting on United Nations peacekeeping, actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian, Angelina Jolie, today (29 Mar) asked for the perspective of women to be taken into consideration in peace negotiations.
Jolie, who is a Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the co-founder of the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI), said, “women and girls are still the majority of the victims of war. They are over half of all refugees, and the vast majority of the victims of rape and other sexual and gender-based violence.”
Jolie highlighted the importance of p...
published: 29 Mar 2019
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The UN Refugee Agency: Our Story
Those whose lives have been uprooted and torn apart by conflict or natural disaster, UNHCR exists to help them. This is our story.
The High Commission for Refu...
Those whose lives have been uprooted and torn apart by conflict or natural disaster, UNHCR exists to help them. This is our story.
The High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) was established in December 1950. The Second World War left over one million refugees far from home and governments in need of assistance to coordinate the crisis. UNHCR was created to help. The founders thought their task would only take three years but new conflicts broke out and more families were forced flee their homes. In 1951 we started with 34 employees. By the end of 2013 we had over 8,000 people working in 126 countries.
Information for media:
If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at drozditb@unhcr.org or tibaw@unhcr.org.
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
https://wn.com/The_Un_Refugee_Agency_Our_Story
Those whose lives have been uprooted and torn apart by conflict or natural disaster, UNHCR exists to help them. This is our story.
The High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) was established in December 1950. The Second World War left over one million refugees far from home and governments in need of assistance to coordinate the crisis. UNHCR was created to help. The founders thought their task would only take three years but new conflicts broke out and more families were forced flee their homes. In 1951 we started with 34 employees. By the end of 2013 we had over 8,000 people working in 126 countries.
Information for media:
If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at drozditb@unhcr.org or tibaw@unhcr.org.
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
- published: 19 Jun 2015
- views: 88886
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UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency
Welcome to our channel!
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for re...
Welcome to our channel!
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.
We work to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution, war or disaster at home.
Since 1950, we have faced multiple crises on multiple continents, and provided vital assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people, many of whom have nobody left to turn to.
We help to save lives and build better futures for millions forced from home.
More about us: https://www.unhcr.org/who-we-help.html
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If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please visit our media page: https://media.unhcr.org
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
#UNHCR #AboutUs #WhoWeAre
https://wn.com/Unhcr,_The_Un_Refugee_Agency
Welcome to our channel!
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.
We work to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution, war or disaster at home.
Since 1950, we have faced multiple crises on multiple continents, and provided vital assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people, many of whom have nobody left to turn to.
We help to save lives and build better futures for millions forced from home.
More about us: https://www.unhcr.org/who-we-help.html
Information for media:
If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please visit our media page: https://media.unhcr.org
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
#UNHCR #AboutUs #WhoWeAre
- published: 24 Apr 2019
- views: 20539
6:35
How to apply to an international position at UNHCR
Visit UNHCR's YouTube channel at youtube.com/unhcr or learn more at unhcr.org.
This channel operates only for administrative purposes.
Visit UNHCR's YouTube channel at youtube.com/unhcr or learn more at unhcr.org.
This channel operates only for administrative purposes.
https://wn.com/How_To_Apply_To_An_International_Position_At_Unhcr
Visit UNHCR's YouTube channel at youtube.com/unhcr or learn more at unhcr.org.
This channel operates only for administrative purposes.
- published: 04 Feb 2019
- views: 28127
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What is refugee resettlement and what is UNHCR’s role?
Many refugees cannot go home because of conflict, war and persecution. Many also live in perilous situations or have specific needs that cannot be addressed in ...
Many refugees cannot go home because of conflict, war and persecution. Many also live in perilous situations or have specific needs that cannot be addressed in the country where they have sought protection. In such circumstances, @UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, helps resettle refugees to another country. This process is called resettlement – the transfer of refugees from an asylum country to another State that has agreed to admit them and ultimately grant them permanent settlement. Resettlement States provide the refugee with legal and physical protection, including access to civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights similar to those enjoyed by nationals.
Resettlement is a life-changing experience. It is both challenging and rewarding. Refugees are often resettled to a country where the society, language and culture are completely different and new to them. Providing for their effective reception and integration is beneficial for both the resettled refugee and the receiving country. Governments and non-governmental organization partners provide services to facilitate integration, such as cultural orientation, language and vocational training, as well as programmes to promote access to education and employment.
In 2021, over 1.4 million refugees currently residing in 62 host countries will be in need of resettlement. With one per cent of humanity now displaced – the overwhelming majority hosted in developing regions facing their own challenges – we need countries to do more and help us find safe homes for those whose lives depend on it.
https://wn.com/What_Is_Refugee_Resettlement_And_What_Is_Unhcr’S_Role
Many refugees cannot go home because of conflict, war and persecution. Many also live in perilous situations or have specific needs that cannot be addressed in the country where they have sought protection. In such circumstances, @UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, helps resettle refugees to another country. This process is called resettlement – the transfer of refugees from an asylum country to another State that has agreed to admit them and ultimately grant them permanent settlement. Resettlement States provide the refugee with legal and physical protection, including access to civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights similar to those enjoyed by nationals.
Resettlement is a life-changing experience. It is both challenging and rewarding. Refugees are often resettled to a country where the society, language and culture are completely different and new to them. Providing for their effective reception and integration is beneficial for both the resettled refugee and the receiving country. Governments and non-governmental organization partners provide services to facilitate integration, such as cultural orientation, language and vocational training, as well as programmes to promote access to education and employment.
In 2021, over 1.4 million refugees currently residing in 62 host countries will be in need of resettlement. With one per cent of humanity now displaced – the overwhelming majority hosted in developing regions facing their own challenges – we need countries to do more and help us find safe homes for those whose lives depend on it.
- published: 24 Jun 2020
- views: 10471
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2021 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award | Ceremony
Welcome to the 2021 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award!
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If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll,...
Welcome to the 2021 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award!
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
https://wn.com/2021_Unhcr_Nansen_Refugee_Award_|_Ceremony
Welcome to the 2021 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award!
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
- published: 04 Oct 2021
- views: 2055
1:08
Gov’t, UNHCR start verifying refugees
The government of Uganda together with the United Nations high commission for refugees (UNHCR) has started verifying and profiling over 1.5 million asylum seeke...
The government of Uganda together with the United Nations high commission for refugees (UNHCR) has started verifying and profiling over 1.5 million asylum seekers and refugees in the country. The exercise seeks to validate and update the biodata of both asylum seekers and refugees for proper planning. The launch was held in the Oruchinga refugee settlement Isingiro district.
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https://wn.com/Gov’T,_Unhcr_Start_Verifying_Refugees
The government of Uganda together with the United Nations high commission for refugees (UNHCR) has started verifying and profiling over 1.5 million asylum seekers and refugees in the country. The exercise seeks to validate and update the biodata of both asylum seekers and refugees for proper planning. The launch was held in the Oruchinga refugee settlement Isingiro district.
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- published: 22 Oct 2021
- views: 100
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UN Refugee Agency UNHCR: More than 70 million people displaced worldwide | DW News
New figures from the UN's refugee agency show a record of more than 70 million people were forced to flee their home last year because of war or persecution.
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New figures from the UN's refugee agency show a record of more than 70 million people were forced to flee their home last year because of war or persecution.
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New figures from the UN's refugee agency show a record of more than 70 million people were forced to flee their home last year because of war or persecution.
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- published: 19 Jun 2019
- views: 11404
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Angelina Jolie (UNHCR Special Envoy) at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2019
Keynote address delivered by Ms. Angelina (UNHCR Special Envoy) to Member States the event UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2019.
Delivering a keynote address to t...
Keynote address delivered by Ms. Angelina (UNHCR Special Envoy) to Member States the event UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2019.
Delivering a keynote address to the General Assembly ministerial meeting on United Nations peacekeeping, actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian, Angelina Jolie, today (29 Mar) asked for the perspective of women to be taken into consideration in peace negotiations.
Jolie, who is a Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the co-founder of the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI), said, “women and girls are still the majority of the victims of war. They are over half of all refugees, and the vast majority of the victims of rape and other sexual and gender-based violence.”
Jolie highlighted the importance of protection of civilians and called upon member states to increase the participation of women in peacekeeping operations.
She said, “fearing abuse at the hands of a peacekeeper is not protection. Living with the fear your daughter might be raped by armed combatants, is not safety. Knowing that if your children are harmed, no one will be held accountable, is not a basis for peace and security. Denying half a population representation in peace negotiations or in government is not the route to long-term stability.”
Jolie told government ministers from around the world gathered at the General Assembly Hall that “women are already contributing to peace in theatres of war across the world without recognition or glory, because it comes naturally to them. It’s important to them.”
She said, “think how much more we could achieve with women’s equal participation in all aspects of society: not at the expense of men, but alongside men. Because we are all partners in this life.”
The meeting, UN Peacekeeping Ministerial: Uniformed capabilities, performance and protection, aims to reaffirm member states’ commitment to UN Peacekeeping and discuss concrete ways to work towards strengthening performance and protecting civilians in the coming year.
It provides an opportunity for delegates to collectively generate the specialized capabilities necessary for contemporary United Nations peacekeeping as requested in the United Nations Peacekeeping Uniformed Capability Requirements Paper, with a specific focus on increasing the role of women in peacekeeping.
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Keynote address delivered by Ms. Angelina (UNHCR Special Envoy) to Member States the event UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2019.
Delivering a keynote address to the General Assembly ministerial meeting on United Nations peacekeeping, actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian, Angelina Jolie, today (29 Mar) asked for the perspective of women to be taken into consideration in peace negotiations.
Jolie, who is a Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the co-founder of the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI), said, “women and girls are still the majority of the victims of war. They are over half of all refugees, and the vast majority of the victims of rape and other sexual and gender-based violence.”
Jolie highlighted the importance of protection of civilians and called upon member states to increase the participation of women in peacekeeping operations.
She said, “fearing abuse at the hands of a peacekeeper is not protection. Living with the fear your daughter might be raped by armed combatants, is not safety. Knowing that if your children are harmed, no one will be held accountable, is not a basis for peace and security. Denying half a population representation in peace negotiations or in government is not the route to long-term stability.”
Jolie told government ministers from around the world gathered at the General Assembly Hall that “women are already contributing to peace in theatres of war across the world without recognition or glory, because it comes naturally to them. It’s important to them.”
She said, “think how much more we could achieve with women’s equal participation in all aspects of society: not at the expense of men, but alongside men. Because we are all partners in this life.”
The meeting, UN Peacekeeping Ministerial: Uniformed capabilities, performance and protection, aims to reaffirm member states’ commitment to UN Peacekeeping and discuss concrete ways to work towards strengthening performance and protecting civilians in the coming year.
It provides an opportunity for delegates to collectively generate the specialized capabilities necessary for contemporary United Nations peacekeeping as requested in the United Nations Peacekeeping Uniformed Capability Requirements Paper, with a specific focus on increasing the role of women in peacekeeping.
- published: 29 Mar 2019
- views: 222473