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Executive Committee

Executive Committee of the High Commissioner's Programme (ExCom)

UNHCR's governing ExCom meets in Geneva annually to review and approve the agency's programmes and budget, advise on international protection and discuss a wide range of other issues with UNHCR and its intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. ExCom's Standing Committee meets several times each year to carry on the body's work between plenary sessions.

Executive Committee Information

ExCom mandate and statute
ExCom members and how to apply
Observer status
ExCom structure and meetings
ExCom officers

Executive Committee Documentation

ExCom plenary sessions
Standing Committee
Informal Consultative Meetings (ICMs), Briefings and other inter-sessional meetings
ExCom conclusions on International Protection
SCIP and SCAF

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