The
United Nations High Commissioner
for Refugees (UNHCR) is
an impartial, non-political humanitarian organisation mandated
by the United Nations to protect refugees and seek ways
to help them restart their lives.
UNHCR's Regional Office in Canberra covers Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the South
Pacific, and provides legal, resettlement and information services.
LATEST UPDATES:
42 million Real People in UNHCR Figures - 16 June 2009
World Refugee Day 20th June highlights Real People, Real Needs in Australia - 14 June 2009
World Refugee Day highlights Real people, Real Needs in New Zealand - 14 June 2009
High Commissioner speaks on asylum and migration in the Asia-Pacific - 15 April 2009
Australian Asylum Seeker numbers reflect Worldwide Trend - 25 March 2009
New Zealand Asylum Seeker numbers low despite increase - 25 March 2009
Draft Complementart Protection Visa Model: Australia UNHCR Comments - January 2009
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