About UNHCR
We help to save lives and build better futures for millions forced from home.
UNHCR Essentials
UNHCR Executive Management
The High Commissioner
The High Commissioner for Refugees is elected by the United Nations General Assembly on the nomination of the Secretary-General. The current incumbent, Mr. Filippo Grandi, took up office on 1 January 2016.
The Deputy High Commissioner
The Deputy High Commissioner assists with the discharge of UNHCR's mandate and with the responsibilities of the High Commissioner. The current incumbent, Kelly T. Clements, joined UNHCR on 6 July 2015.
Learn more: Executive Direction and Management
Divisions
- Division of Emergency, Security and Supply
- Division of External Relations
- Division of Financial and Administrative Management
- Division of Human Resources
- Division of Information Systems and Telecommunications
- Division of International Protection
- Division of Resilience and Solutions (DRS)
- Division of Strategic Planning and Results
Learn more: See all divisons.
Regional Bureaux
Learn more: See all Regions & Countries.
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