UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Published purpose

March, 2014 - The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) leads and coordinates international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide, protect internally displaced persons and those who are stateless, and search for lasting solutions to their plight. With the support of DFATD and other donors, this project provides protection and assistance to displaced people affected by conflict in North Africa. Project activities include: (1) providing shelter, clothing and other essential non-food items to people of concern; (2) providing adequate sanitation services; (3) working with governments to register asylum seekers and refugees and to help issue identity documents; (4) working to uphold the social and economic standing of persons of concern; and (5) working with governments to support refugee self-reliance and forge peaceful relations between refugees and local citizens.