Unhcr
/ˌjuːˌɛnˈeɪtʃˌsiːˈɑːr/
Definitions
- (n.) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, an international agency mandated to protect and support refugees worldwide.
The UNHCR provides legal assistance and shelter to displaced persons during conflicts.
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- unhcr
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Commentary
The term UNHCR is an acronym widely recognized in international law and refugee protection contexts; use in legal documents should ensure clarity by defining it upon first use.
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