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Join UNHCR and make a difference
UNHCR leads international action to protect people forced to flee their homes, delivering life-saving assistance like shelter, food and water to help safeguard fundamental human rights and ensuring safety and dignity.
With 10,966 people working in over 130 countries, we use our expertise to protect and care for 65.6 million people worldwide.
Despite the many difficulties they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact.
Please be advised that our online application form has undergone recent changes. New information will be required since the last time you completed an application with our agency.
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UNHCR's greatest asset is our workforce. We work with passionate, talented and creative individuals who want to use their skills for good. Thanks to people like you, we can develop solutions that enable people who have been forced to flee to restart their lives and build better futures.
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Women leading and coordinating international action at UNHCR
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